João Francisco Pinto
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João Francisco Pinto
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Media Consultant based in Macau, China.
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Young adults tend to follow the news less closely than people in other age groups. However, they are more likely than older adults to access news on social media and trust the information they find there. #media #journalism
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Young Adults and the Future of News
U.S. adults under 30 follow news less closely than any other age group. And they’re more likely to get (and trust) news from social media.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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Episode 16 of Season 2 of Greater Bay Wealth is now available online. www.tdm.com.mo/pt/sharelink...
"Greater Bay Wealth" is a weekly TV programme that I produce for TDM Canal Macau.
#GreaterBayWealth #GreaterBayArea #GBA #Innovation #EconomicInsights #Macau #Macao #China #Guangdong #Hengqin
December 21, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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Check out my latest article: Economia e Negócios – Sexta-feira, 19/12/2025 www.linkedin.com/pulse/econom... via @LinkedIn
#Macau #EconomiaENegócios #RádioMacau #TDM #Negócios #Economia #Mercados #Networking #Inovação #Turismo #Finanças #Consumo #Hengqin #Taipa
Economia e Negócios – Sexta-feira, 19/12/2025
EUA: Inflação em Novembro abaixo das expectativas Os investidores norte-americanos ficaram aliviados assim que foram divulgados os números da inflação de Novembro. Os preços ao consumidor aumentaram m...
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December 19, 2025 at 2:37 AM
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Check out my latest article: Economia e Negócios – Quinta-feira, 18/12/2025 www.linkedin.com/pulse/econom... via @LinkedIn
#Macau #EconomiaENegócios #RádioMacau #TDM #Negócios #Economia #Mercados #Networking #Inovação #Turismo #Finanças #Consumo #Hengqin #Taipa
Economia e Negócios – Quinta-feira, 18/12/2025
Macau: Sam Hou Fai quer melhorar desenvolvimento para cumprir expectativas de Xi Jinping Reforçar os trabalhos de desenvolvimento na Zona de Cooperação Aprofundada em Hengqin e avançar na diversificaç...
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December 18, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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Check out my latest article: Economia e Negócios – Quarta-feira, 17/12/2025 www.linkedin.com/pulse/econom... via @LinkedIn
Economia e Negócios – Quarta-feira, 17/12/2025
EUA: Números do emprego em Novembro lançam confusão entre investidores Os dados mais recentes do mercado laboral norte-americano surpreenderam os investidores. Os indicadores relativos ao mês de Novem...
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December 17, 2025 at 3:37 AM
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Check out my latest article: Economia e Negócios – Terça-feira, 16/12/2025 www.linkedin.com/pulse/econom... via @LinkedIn
Economia e Negócios – Terça-feira, 16/12/2025
Urbanismo: Governo abre novo capítulo na revitalização de bairros antigos O programa de revitalização dos seis bairros históricos vai sair da esfera das concessionárias de jogo e passar para as mãos d...
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December 16, 2025 at 3:47 AM
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In the US, Japan, France and UK, the gap between usage and interest in climate news is growing. Possible explanations include maintenance of people’s news consumption habits and a decrease in the amount of available climate news. #media #journalism
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Climate change news audiences report 2025: Analysis of news use and attitudes in eight countries
This year's report reveals a stagnation in public views, attitudes, and engagement with climate information over time.
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December 15, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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Check out my latest article: Economia e Negócios – Segunda-feira, 15/12/2025 www.linkedin.com/pulse/econom... via @LinkedIn
Economia e Negócios – Segunda-feira, 15/12/2025
Mobilidade: Novas linhas de metro vão a consulta pública O traçado das futuras linhas do metro ligeiro vai a consulta pública já na primeira metade do próximo ano. Nessa altura, vamos ficar a conhecer...
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December 15, 2025 at 3:38 AM
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Episode 15 of season two of Greater Bay Wealth is now available online.
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#GreaterBayWealth #GreaterBayArea #GBA #Innovation #EconomicInsights
December 12, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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A new UN study found that more than two-thirds of women journalists, rights defenders and activists have reported violence online. What begins on a screen can quickly fuel harassment, intimidation, and even real-world harm.
#media #journalism

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New report shows rise in violence against women journalists and activists linked to digital abuse
A new study says that more than two-thirds of women journalists, rights defenders and activists report online violence and over 40% of them have faced real-world attacks linked to digital abuse.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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As AI tools become essential to how journalism gets produced — for research, for drafting, for summarization — biases built into those tools will invisibly shape the output.
#media #journalism #IA
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The newsroom’s AI has an agenda
"What's coming will be subtle — the algorithmic equivalent of editors who've internalized which stories are 'too political' and which framings are 'balanced.'"
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December 9, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Check out my latest article: Economia e Negócios – Sexta-feira, 05/12/2025 www.linkedin.com/pulse/econom... via @LinkedIn
Economia e Negócios – Sexta-feira, 05/12/2025
EUA: Mercados esperam corte nas taxas de juro na próxima semana A Reserva Federal dos Estados Unidos deverá proceder a um novo corte nas taxas de juro já na próxima semana. Os mercados antecipam um al...
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December 5, 2025 at 3:39 AM
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Check out my latest article: Economia e Negócios – Quinta-feira, 04/12/2025 www.linkedin.com/pulse/econom... via @LinkedIn
Economia e Negócios – Quinta-feira, 04/12/2025
EUA: Dados sobre criação de empregos de Novembro surpreendem pela negativa Os mais recentes dados sobre o mercado laboral norte-americano surpreenderam os mercados. Os indicadores divulgados na quarta...
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December 4, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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Check out my latest article: Economia e Negócios – Quarta-feira, 03/12/2025 www.linkedin.com/pulse/econom... via @LinkedIn
Economia e Negócios – Quarta-feira, 03/12/2025
Jogo: Casino Landmark ainda sem data de fecho Praticamente todos os casinos satélite que existiam em Macau já fecharam. E, com a excepção do Casino Landmark, os que ainda têm as portas abertas já têm ...
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December 3, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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Check out my latest article: Economia e Negócios – Terça-feira, 02/12/2025 www.linkedin.com/pulse/econom... via @LinkedIn
Economia e Negócios – Terça-feira, 02/12/2025
Jogo: Receitas prestes a ultrapassar previsão oficial A um mês do final do ano, as receitas do jogo estão quase a atingir o valor previsto pelo Governo. Entre Janeiro e Novembro, os casinos tiveram re...
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December 2, 2025 at 3:27 AM
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Gen Z journalists are reshaping newsrooms with demands for diversity, boundaries, fair pay, and tech innovation—challenges that media leaders can't ignore.
#media #journalism
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What Gen Z journalists want news leaders to know - Better News
Six young reporters talk workplace culture, work/life boundaries and generational differences at their news organizations.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Check out my latest article: Economia e Negócios – Segunda-feira, 02/12/2025 www.linkedin.com/pulse/econom... via @LinkedIn
Economia e Negócios – Segunda-feira, 02/12/2025
Inovação: Complear vence 929 Challenge A Complear, uma startup portuguesa do sector da inteligência artificial, foi a vencedora da edição deste ano do 929 Challenge na categoria das startups. Na categ...
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December 1, 2025 at 3:17 AM
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In an age of digital journalism and remote working, what purpose does a physical newsroom still serve? Priscille Biehlmann spoke with several media managers to find out what features a fit-for-purpose newsroom building should have #media #journalism
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How to design a newsroom building for the digital age: Insights from 'Le Monde', AFP and Publix
Newsroom architecture does matter. Managers explain how buildings can help journalists work better and shape the public’s perception of news.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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A Reuters survey of AI usage and perceptions in six countries shows that public trust in ChatGPT, the most widely used generative AI system, is lower than trust in news, with the single exception of Argentina.

#AI #media #journalism

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Generative AI and news report 2025: How people think about AI’s role in journalism and society
Our survey explores how people use generative AI in their everyday lives, what they think its impact will be on different areas of society, and what they think about its use in news and journalism spe...
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November 28, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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Digital scams are becoming increasingly commonplace, sophisticated and dangerous. In response, media outlets in Latin America are developing tools to help consumers identify disinformation and avoid falling victim to scams.
#media #journalism
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Amid a growing wave of online scams, fact-checkers take on a new mission
Amid a growing wave of online scams, fact-checkers take on a new mission False News and Disinformation. Latin American Journalism Review by The Knight Center at The University of Texas at Austin.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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A recent US study shows how information abundance can be detrimental to democracy, from triggering misinformation cascades to generating coping strategies that can lead to reduced political accountability. Read the study here👇🏻
#media #journalism
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Critical ignoring when information abundance is detrimental to democracy
We live in a world of democratic backsliding, and simultaneously, in a world of information abundance. Initial expectations that the access to vast am…
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November 27, 2025 at 3:23 AM
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The escalating tension between the political power and the press in the US raises important questions about the balance between free speech, journalistic integrity, and legal accountability in today’s media landscape.
#media #journalism #MediaLawsuit
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Media Goes on Offense as Trump Steps Up His War on Journalism
The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and the Guardian U.S. tell TheWrap how they’re upholding journalistic standards.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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Despite significant changes to the information environment, with a growing popularity of podcasts and influencers, as well as a decline in audiences for traditional news outlets, Americans continue to consume news in much the same way.
#media #journalism
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More Americans prefer to watch the news than read or listen to it
A majority of Americans who prefer to watch the news (62%) say they prefer to get it from TV, rather than another platform.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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Episode 12 of season two of Greater Bay Wealth is now available online.
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In this episode, I discuss the key factors behind the success of Macau SMEs during peak seasons with Angus Che, from BNU.
November 21, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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The public widely perceives generative #AI as already being prevalent in many sectors, but opinions on the impact of this technology are generaly mixed, but slightly pessimistic for news #media. #journalism
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Generative AI and news report 2025: How people think about AI’s role in journalism and society
Our survey explores how people use generative AI in their everyday lives, what they think its impact will be on different areas of society, and what they think about its use in news and journalism spe...
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November 17, 2025 at 12:46 PM