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Twelve in-depth articles by Zoltán Varga. Each one answers a single question, starting with the short answer.
Setting Up Cultural Media Monitoring with AI
A practical guide to building AI systems that track small presses, long-form criticism, and arts news while respecting copyright and evidence standards.
AI-Assisted Book Coverage: Summarising Without Replacing Reading
A practical guide for journalists using AI to draft book reviews while preserving editorial standards and copyright compliance.
Reporting on AI and Music Copyright: A Culture Desk Guide
A practical guide for culture writers on verifying training data, understanding artist-side tools, and framing copyright disputes accurately.
Labelling AI-Made Artworks in Culture Coverage: A Checklist for Journalists
A practical guide for journalists to transparently document AI involvement in creative works while maintaining editorial integrity and rights standards.
Verifying Entertainment Industry Rumours Before Publishing
A practical guide to distinguishing between trade-press claims and verified facts when reporting on cancelled or altered entertainment projects.
Evidence Standards for Cultural Trend Stories
A single story does not make a trend; here is the minimum evidence required to validate claims about shifting cultural behaviors.
Spotting AI-Generated Books and Music: A Journalist's Guide to Synthetic Media
Detecting synthetic culture requires verifying authorship and editorial oversight, not relying on flawed software tools.
Images in Culture News: A Rights Checklist for Reusing Artwork Photos
A practical guide for cultural journalists on navigating image rights, avoiding copyright infringement, and maintaining evidence standards in AI-assisted reporting.
How to Review AI Books: Separating Literary Value from Technical Claims
A practical guide for critics on evaluating science fiction and non-fiction about artificial intelligence without falling for technological determinism.
Covering Book Launches Without Becoming Publisher PR
A practical guide for journalists to maintain editorial independence while reporting on major non-fiction launches and AI-related titles.
Cultural Media Monitoring Glossary: Terms for AI-Assisted Journalism
A practical glossary defining the technical and ethical vocabulary required for responsible AI-assisted culture journalism and media monitoring.
Kultura42: How AI-Assisted Culture News Works
A transparent look at the workflow behind AI-assisted cultural journalism and media monitoring.