Nieman Lab
Coverage of Nieman Lab in the Nexus archive.
- Erin Brockovich made a map to track data centers around the country
Erin Brockovich created a map to track the locations of data centers across the United States. The initiative highlights the growing infrastructure related to digital services and their environmental or logistical implications.
- More than 340 local news outlets are limiting the Internet Archive's access
More than 340 local news outlets are restricting the Internet Archive's access to their journalism content. This action limits the preservation and accessibility of local news articles through the widely-used digital archive service. The restrictions reflect ongoing tensions between news organizations and archival platforms regarding content rights and preservation.
- Prediction markets are breaking the news and becoming their own beat
Prediction markets are increasingly acting as a news source, providing real-time insights and forecasts on events like elections and policy changes. They are challenging traditional journalism by offering data-driven predictions before official announcements, creating a new beat for media coverage.