Max Tani

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media editor max@semafor.com

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World & Business

The New York Times is reportedly selling ads inside its Instagram account

A post citing Semafor's media newsletter notes the Times tries to keep some distance between its commercial and editorial sides.

2 Sources, 2d ago, first seen 2d ago

World & Business

Tarbell Center pledges $10 million for AI journalism by the end of 2027

Semafor reports that NPR’s new Machine Gods video podcast is receiving a $480,000 grant from the center.

2 Sources, 16d ago, first seen 16d ago

Technology

Criticism of alleged effective altruism funding for AI-risk journalism

One post calls AI-risk journalism a “fear factory,” while another alleges funding from effective altruism-linked billionaires and organizations.

10 Sources, 16d ago, updated 16d ago

Technology

Invite-only Spot app reportedly books hard-to-get NYC restaurant tables

Upstarts Media says Spot’s AI agents have snagged reservations at restaurants including Via Carota and Le Veau d’Or without user bans. A writer sharing his interview with Spot’s founders says he booked 12 dinners he had struggled to get using the app.

8 Sources, 22d ago, updated 22d ago

Screenshots from the Spot restaurant reservation app showing booking activity and available tables.

Max Tani

The New York Times is reportedly selling ads inside its Instagram account

Tarbell Center pledges $10 million for AI journalism by the end of 2027

Criticism of alleged effective altruism funding for AI-risk journalism

Invite-only Spot app reportedly books hard-to-get NYC restaurant tables

Spot’s invite-only app reportedly helps book hard-to-get NYC restaurant tables

Retweet Spotlights Probe into AI Political Videos

WSJ Editor Defends AI Use in Op-Ed Without Disclosure

Max Tani

The New York Times is reportedly selling ads inside its Instagram account

Tarbell Center pledges $10 million for AI journalism by the end of 2027

Criticism of alleged effective altruism funding for AI-risk journalism

Invite-only Spot app reportedly books hard-to-get NYC restaurant tables

Spot’s invite-only app reportedly helps book hard-to-get NYC restaurant tables

Retweet Spotlights Probe into AI Political Videos

WSJ Editor Defends AI Use in Op-Ed Without Disclosure

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The New York Times is reportedly selling ads inside its Instagram account

Tarbell Center pledges $10 million for AI journalism by the end of 2027

Criticism of alleged effective altruism funding for AI-risk journalism

Invite-only Spot app reportedly books hard-to-get NYC restaurant tables

Spot’s invite-only app reportedly helps book hard-to-get NYC restaurant tables

Retweet Spotlights Probe into AI Political Videos

WSJ Editor Defends AI Use in Op-Ed Without Disclosure

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The New York Times is reportedly selling ads inside its Instagram account

Tarbell Center pledges $10 million for AI journalism by the end of 2027

Criticism of alleged effective altruism funding for AI-risk journalism

Invite-only Spot app reportedly books hard-to-get NYC restaurant tables

Spot’s invite-only app reportedly helps book hard-to-get NYC restaurant tables

Retweet Spotlights Probe into AI Political Videos

WSJ Editor Defends AI Use in Op-Ed Without Disclosure