Phil Chetwynd on France 24: AI and the Future of Journalism
AFP’s Global News Director, Phil Chetwynd, appeared on France 24’s Scoop on Friday, 7 February, to discuss artificial intelligence and its impact on journalism.
Beirut (AFP) | 20/06/2026 - 23:36:31 | Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill seven: ministry
Geneva (AFP) | 20/06/2026 - 23:00:17 | Iranian delegation arrives in Switzerland for US talks: Bern
Washington (AFP) | 20/06/2026 - 22:36:42 | US VP Vance departs Washington for Iran talks in Switzerland
Doha (AFP) | 20/06/2026 - 21:41:25 | Al Jazeera condemns 'crimes' against its journalists after deadly Israeli strike
Washington (AFP) | 20/06/2026 - 21:39:26 | Trump threatens US tolls on Hormuz strait if Iran talks fail
Jerusalem (AFP) | 20/06/2026 - 21:25:30 | Israel army official says told by 'political echelon to cease fire' in south Lebanon
United Nations (AFP) | 20/06/2026 - 20:39:35 | UN Security Council warns of 'imminent risk of mass atrocities' in Sudan
Jerusalem (AFP) | 20/06/2026 - 20:33:58 | Israel army confirms killing of journalist in Gaza, says he was 'Hamas terrorist'
Doha (AFP) | 20/06/2026 - 20:20:56 | Al Jazeera says Israeli strike kills journalist in Gaza
La Paz (AFP) | 20/06/2026 - 20:05:16 | Bolivia says ex-president Morales must face 'the law'
AFP’s Global News Director, Phil Chetwynd, appeared on France 24’s Scoop on Friday, 7 February, to discuss artificial intelligence and its impact on journalism.
Thredd, the AI-first issuer processing platform, today announced a strategic partnership with Sutton Bank, a leading sponsor bank and card issuer for fintechs and embedded finance use cases. Through the partnership, Sutton Bank will serve as a BIN sponsor for Thredd clients seeking to launch and scale prepaid and debit card programs in the United States. The partnership strengthens the U.S. market proposition for global fintechs and embedded finance providers by providing these organizations ...
Moody’s Corporation (NYSE: MCO) today announced the release of its first set of AI skills – purpose-built, platform-agnostic instruction kits that encode Moody’s analytical frameworks and connect AI agents to its decision-grade intelligence. Available across compatible AI platforms beginning with Microsoft 365 Copilot Cowork, Moody’s skills enable customers to execute complex analytical workflows through a single natural-language request, with outputs grounded in Moody’s proprietary ratings, re...
FlexGen Power Systems, LLC. ("FlexGen"), a leading battery energy storage solution and energy management software provider, announced today that it continues to grow its global business by building its presence in Europe to increase battery storage capacity on local grids, supporting energy reliability and affordability. FlexGen offers its energy management system, including power plant controls (PPC), analytics, and site-level supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), as well as servic...
GenNx360 Capital Partners (“GenNx360”), a New York City-based private equity firm investing in U.S. lower middle market industrial services and business services companies, is thrilled to announce the promotion of Pratik Rajeevan to Partner. Pratik has significant transaction experience having invested in over ten platform companies and 30 add-on investments during his tenure at GenNx360. His experience includes investments in aerospace and defense, utility and environmental services, and tes...
This investigation by AFP and SourceMaterial reveals that the plastic credits system relies heavily on cement plants, where large quantities of waste are incinerated, making this industry more polluting than aviation.
With the rise of generative AI and the growing use of synthetic images, Agence France-Presse (AFP) has successfully tested a “proof of concept” to certify the authenticity of its photos, ensuring they can be verified wherever they appear online. The Agency now plans to develop this technology further in collaboration with camera manufacturers, editing software developers, and news distributors, working towards a shared industry standard that protects the integrity of photojournalism.
Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C. announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, reporting a net profit of QAR 333 million, marking a significant 97% increase compared to the same period last year. The results underscore the strength of the Company’s operating model and the successful execution of its expansion strategy. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260429718889/en/Estithmar Holding Reports 97% Surge YoY i...
Eighteen48 Partners today announced the first close of Eighteen48 Private Equity Fund I (the “Fund”) at €175 million. The Fund, which is targeting €350 million, is focused on European middle-market buyout transactions sourced through Independent Sponsors. Since 2020 Eighteen48 Partners have deployed more than €200 million into this strategy, which aims to provide investors with diversified exposure to off-market sourced transactions. The first close was supported by significant re-up commit...