An independent news organization based in Oklahoma is using artificial intelligence to create a digital news platform where journalists own a percentage of the company. The news outlet, Verified News Network, was founded in 2018 by Brittany Harlow, a former television news anchor with experience in radio journalism. Harlow and her husband, now the chief executive of VNN, … [Read more...] about Oklahoma-based digital news platform relies on artificial intelligence to deliver community-based journalism
Illinois high school educators lead nation in developing media literacy program required by new state law
Illinois is the first state to require a media literacy unit as part of the annual curriculum for high school students. Educators are spending this year adjusting and developing their lesson plans accordingly, which advocates say will establish a new standard for US public education. Beginning next fall, students will be exposed to the following topics: accessing … [Read more...] about Illinois high school educators lead nation in developing media literacy program required by new state law