Gannett Sells ‘The Farmington Daily Times’ To Ballantine (mediapost.com)

Adobe released the findings of its Authenticity in the Age of AI Study, which surveyed over 2,000 U.S. consumers on their perception and experience with misinformation online in the lead up to the 2024 presidential election. As part of its commitment to responsible innovation, including fostering a more trustworthy and transparent digital ecosystem with Content Credentials, Adobe commissioned the study to understand how public sentiment on the threat of misinformation has shifted as the U.S. presidential election approaches. The study also explores consumer attitudes toward AI-edited content and the increasing importance of provenance tools and solutions to maintain trust during major news moments and global events. “The proliferation of misinformation has eroded public trust. Without a way for to verify the authenticity of digital content, we’re approaching a breaking point where the public will no longer believe the things they see and hear online, even when they are true,” said Jace Johnson, Vice president, Global Public Policy at Adobe.

The Manufacturing Standards and Specifications for Textbooks (MSST) Committee has updated the standard for the first time since 2020. Due to shifts in the paper market, leading publishers and printers in the industry were concerned about the potential scarcity of paper meeting current MSST testing specifications. The Committee looked at revising the MSST testing specifications to allow for the use of alternative paper stocks in the future without compromising the durability of textbooks. Following comprehensive testing in 2023/2024, the committee has approved minor adjustments, including a 10% reduction in the Machine Direction Tear specification for 40# and 45# paper grades and a 1-point reduction in the opacity specification for 50# grades. These changes aim to ensure a broader range of paper stocks meet MSST standards while maintaining textbook durability and quality.

FY24 first quarter service performance scores covering October 1 through October 20, included: *First-Class Mail: 89.1 percent of First-Class Mail delivered on time against the USPS service standard, a decrease of 2.0 percentage points from the fiscal fourth quarter. *Marketing Mail: 94.3 percent of Marketing Mail delivered on time against the USPS service standard, consistent with performance from the fiscal fourth quarter. *Periodicals: 84.6 percent of Periodicals delivered on time against the USPS service standard, a decrease of 1.4 percentage points from the fiscal fourth quarter.