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Media transparency debate: Two views of transparency in journalism. From the Ethics AdviceLine for Journalists archives.   Visit the Ethics AdviceLine blog for more.

Kobe coverage chaotic: The rush to get news first forced errors, reports Margaret Sullivan. “In any major breaking news event, whether a hurricane or a school shooting, you can assume that some of the early coverage will be wrong,” she writes. “The Kobe Bryant story was an especially bad example […]

NPR seeks public editor: Unusual job opportunity if “this sounds like you.” Diplomatic style that engenders respect and trust required, says the ad. Must stay current on media ethics and trends. Digital and social media proficiency and sophistication needed. Salary not specified.   Visit the Ethics AdviceLine blog for […]

Canada media and royals clash: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle warn media about privacy, writes Darcy Schild. It’s “new territory” for Canadian media and privacy laws, which are “relatively undefined.”   Visit the Ethics AdviceLine blog for more.

NYT seeks ethical Op-Eds: After an Op-Ed stumble, top editors assign the standards editor to advise the Opinion department. “While our news and opinion journalists will continue to have separate, distinct missions, their work is rooted in common standards for accuracy, fairness and integrity,” they say.   Visit the […]

Chasing foundation grants: Jacob Nelson and Patrick Ferrucci report that foundation funding often goes to news nonprofits for technology-driven projects, audience-engagement projects and for pushing journalists to expand their work beyond traditional routines.   Visit the Ethics AdviceLine blog for more.

Decade of media ethics: Sydney Smith gives an overview of major issues and trends from 2010-2019. The term “fake news” rises in political reporting. Hoaxes, lawsuits, retractions and firings crop up in covering the president. The last half of the decade saw an apparent decrease in plagiarism and fabrication cases. […]

Visual misinformation: The unsung heroes of the internet who develop standards for structured data are turning their attention to visual misinformation, writes Joshua Benton. Applying deepfakes and cheapfakes to videos.   Visit the Ethics AdviceLine blog for more.

Instant messaging apps: Sharon Moshavi writes that news is heading to a place that presents a new set of challenges. “If journalists don’t step up, audiences won’t find much credible news on private messaging apps,” she writes.   Visit the Ethics AdviceLine blog for more.