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The end of the op-ed: LA Times uses AI to counteract its own views

As the LA Times unveils its AI Insights function on their opinion pieces, we look at how the feature undermines opinion journalism.

Euronews · Apr 16, 2025

Poisoned ‘almost demonic’ sea lions could terrorize beachgoers this summer

Scientists say a mass poisoning event of the animals took place after an algal bloom in Pacific waters

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025

LA Times reportedly removes new AI tool from story after it downplayed KKK

A day after launch of contentious feature, its bias meter said some accounts see Klan as ‘responding to societal changes’

The Guardian - US · Mar 5, 2025

LA traffic officer confronted at home by ICE agents who were ‘hesitant’ about showing warrant while citywide sweep fails to materialize

Federal officials reportedly arrested 12 people during the weekend raid, despite requesting space to hold 120

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025

Rob Lowe, Snow White and the mortifying night that nearly killed the Oscars

OSCARS 2025: In dire need of a rebrand for their annual ceremony, the Academy Awards sought help from a lavish film producer famous for his caftans. The mortifying result, writes Clarisse Loughrey, nearly broke Hollywood. But more than 30 years later, the 1989 Oscars may teach us a few things…

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025

Immigrant Groups in California Threaten to Disrupt ICE Raids: 'We Will Call People to Surround the Place and Stop Them'

Over 60 California-based organizations created "The Community Self Defense Coalition" to defend migrants from ICE raids and deportations

Latin Times · Feb 14, 2025

California city partners with US border patrol to surveil beach for migrant boats

San Clemente to install cameras to detect boats carrying passengers attempting to enter US without authorization

The Guardian - US · Feb 7, 2025

'This is Going to Hurt Farmers,' Water Consultant Says After Trump Releases Billions of Gallons of Water in California

Trump's release of billions of gallons of water in California sparks backlash from experts and officials who say it threatens farmers' livelihood and was done without notifying officials.

Latin Times · Feb 1, 2025

Hiking heritage of California decimated after more than 50 hiking trails burned by the fatal Los Angeles wildfires

The Palisades and Eaton fires, which left at least 27 people dead, have scorched dozens of iconic hiking and running trails

Advnture · Jan 24, 2025

Power utility sued over woman’s death as crews make progress against LA fires

Lawsuit filed against Southern California Edison over death of Evelyn Cathirell in Altadena, while extreme winds recede

The Guardian - US · Jan 17, 2025