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Mar 25, 2026 Jamie Bartlett, journalist and podcaster who investigates tech, misinformation and culture. He discusses his new series 'Everything is Fake and Nobody Cares' and how AI-driven fakery is changing trust. He explores why falsity spreads, how AI trained on lies amplifies deepfakes, and the cultural performance of truth in politics and media.
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Charter Aims To Reset Broken Police Media Relations
- The police-media relationship had 'broken down' after the Nicola Bulley case, prompting a charter to reset behaviours.
- Alan Woods said rebuilding trust and accurate public information sharing is essential amid misinformation challenges.
Pick Up The Phone To Build Trust
- Police press officers must be contactable by phone to build meaningful journalist relationships.
- Alan Woods said every force now has a press office telephone number on its website to enable real-time contact.
Reciprocate Courtesy When Engaging Police
- Journalists should reciprocate courtesy: set realistic deadlines and engage constructively with police communicators.
- The charter asks for mutual effort, especially from local and regional journalists who generate most inquiries.