Milestones
The press adapts as the news industry reinvents itself
A year of transformation saw journalism continue to evolve through new models, tools and approaches.
Essays
Journalism at a crossroads: the press confronts the AI age
As 2026 nears its end, the news industry stands at a historic crossroads, grappling with artificial intelligence, economic upheaval and the enduring question of how to sustain its vital mission.
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Essays
The enduring mission of journalism in a transformed landscape
Despite upheaval, the core purpose of the press endures: to gather facts, tell true stories and inform the public.
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People
Honouring the journalists who have shaped the record of our time
A reflection on the reporters, editors and photographers whose work has documented recent history.
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Archives
The front page endures as a symbol of the news
Even in the digital age, the newspaper front page retains its power as an emblem of journalism and shared experience.
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More from Newspaper History
Archives
Preserving the newspaper record in a digital world
Archivists and institutions worked to preserve the historical record of journalism as news moved online.
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Essays
Defending press freedom in a challenging global climate
Journalists and advocates continued to confront threats to the press worldwide, from violence to legal pressure.
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Milestones
The Pulitzer Prizes honour journalism in the age of AI
The awards celebrated distinguished reporting at a moment of profound technological transformation for the press.
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Essays
Newsrooms integrate AI tools while defending their standards
News organisations increasingly adopted AI in their workflows, seeking efficiency while guarding accuracy and trust.
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Essays
AI-powered search reshapes how audiences find the news
As AI assistants increasingly answered questions directly, news publishers confronted a threat to their traffic and revenue.
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Archives
From the printing press to the digital age: the long arc of the news
The history of the newspaper traces humanity's enduring drive to gather, share and preserve information.
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People
A new generation of journalists reshapes the profession
Young reporters working across digital platforms brought new skills, perspectives and approaches to journalism.
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Essays
Nonprofit and local news experiments offer glimmers of hope
Amid the crisis in journalism, new models for sustaining local and public-interest reporting showed promise.
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Milestones
The Pulitzer Prizes continue a tradition of honouring excellence
The year's awards celebrated journalism's enduring commitment to truth-telling and public service.
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