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The New York Times launches a 5G journalism lab, how Asian publishers are fighting fake news, and more

5G promises to bring ‘a revolution in digital journalism’

5G is just around the corner, with rollouts expected in the US and Europe in mid 2019. 5G technology promises download speeds that are 20x faster than the current 4G networks, but there is a lot more to it than just that.

The New York Times’ partnership with Verizon will be one to watch here: they have just launched a 5G journalism lab to explore how the technology can be used in journalism.

But what is interesting is not just another shiny new technology that promises the world, but the way it can be integrated with other emerging technologies like AI, the Internet of Things and others to create real value.

A ‘revolution in digital journalism’ may be a way off yet, but we watch with interest for those taking the first steps to make it work for publishing.

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Asian publishers fight fake news with innovative strategies
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Webinar: The importance of consent strings and how they can benefit publishers
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“Print continues to thrive”: Highlights from FIPP’s The Future of Media whitepaper
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Publisher using Net Promoter Score surveys to reduce churn and improve reader loyalty
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Opinion: The fight for quality content must continue
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