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Mona Chalabi on Gaza, bias and the New York Times
Nov 23, 2023
Pulitzer Prize-winning data journalist and artist Mona Chalabi discusses her groundbreaking work, criticism of New York Times coverage on Israel-Palestine and Gaza. They also talk about the surprising ousting and return of Sam Altman as boss of OpenAI, the potential sale of the Daily Telegraph and the implications of foreign ownership.
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- Mona Chalabi criticizes the lack of mention of Palestine during the Pulitzer Prize ceremony, emphasizing the importance of better representation and understanding in journalism.
- The unexpected departure and return of Sam Altman from OpenAI highlights the significance of the workforce in AI and the need for a balance between safety precautions and potential benefits.
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Mona Chalaby's mixed feelings about winning the Pulitzer Prize for her eye-catching data work
Mona Chalaby, an award-winning data journalist, discusses her mixed feelings about winning the Pulitzer Prize. While she is grateful for the recognition, she feels distant from her colleagues when it comes to reporting on Israel and Palestine. She criticizes the lack of mention of Palestine during the Pulitzer Prize ceremony, emphasizing that even the omission of the word Palestine is a journalistic choice. Chalaby expresses her desire for better representation and understanding in journalism, where narratives are not controlled by certain individuals and biases are openly acknowledged.
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