NiemanLab: The Centre Daily Times unionizes after backlash to McClatchy’s AI tool. “Across the U.S., unions have been on the frontline of debates over the ethic
Journalists at the Centre Daily Times have unionized in response to backlash against McClatchy's adoption of an AI tool. This action highlights the growing role of unions in negotiating the ethical implementation and standards of AI within the news industry. Currently, 74 newsroom unions affiliated with The NewsGuild-CWA have incorporated AI language into their contracts, aiming to provide members with greater control over AI tool usage. AI
IMPACT Highlights the growing influence of labor unions in shaping AI adoption policies within the media industry.