Journalism
A new investigation by science journalists, published on September 19, 2025, exposed significant shortcomings in ChatGPT's ability to accurately summarize scientific papers. The study tested the AI on hundreds of abstracts, finding frequent errors in key details and interpretations. This raises concerns about relying on large language models for academic tasks.
NPR broadcast its All Things Considered program on September 16, 2025, featuring a variety of news segments on current events. The episode included reports on politics, culture, and science, providing listeners with in-depth analysis.
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has published its monthly media bulletin for South Asia, highlighting key developments in press freedom, journalist safety, and media industry trends across the region. The September 2025 edition covers incidents of censorship, attacks on journalists, and ongoing efforts to protect media workers in countries like India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. This bulletin serves as a vital resource for understanding the challenges faced by the media in South Asia amid political and social upheavals.
The Asia Journalists Association released its Newsbites roundup on September 14, 2025, featuring major news from across Asia. Curated by AJA members, it covered a range of developments in the region. The update provides a snapshot of current events.
The Addis Ababa Declaration on Media, Climate, Peace, Security, and Justice was adopted during a pre-summit forum held on September 6-7, 2025. The declaration emphasizes the role of journalism in addressing climate security across Africa. It was presented at a meeting supported by GIZ and Oxfam International.
A scientific paper on source attribution and detection strategies for journalism in the AI era was published in ScienceDirect on September 6, 2025, highlighting the need for verified news amid sophisticated AI technologies.