Editing Weekly Brief: June 17–23, 2025
This week, we’ve seen some interesting developments shaping our field, from the ongoing conversation about AI’s role in journalism to how content is being consumed across new platforms. It’s clear our profession continues to evolve, and staying on top of these shifts is more important than ever.
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Should Journalism Embrace AI? Or Run From It?
A recent podcast discussion from Poynter explores the growing role of AI in journalism and what it means for reporters. Experts suggest that while AI tools offer benefits like efficiency, human journalists remain essential by focusing on core skills like engaging with people and developing sources. The conversation delves into both the potential pitfalls and clear advantages AI brings to the newsroom.
Published: June 18, 2025
Should journalism embrace AI? Or run from it? - Poynter -
AI and TikTok Dominate Discussions at Beijing International Book Fair
The 2025 Beijing International Book Fair saw extensive discussions around the profound impact of artificial intelligence and social media platforms, particularly TikTok, on the global book market. Publishers are exploring how AI can streamline workflows, from marketing to proofreading, and how short-form video is reshaping content consumption and sales. The fair highlighted the industry’s push to leverage new technologies while grappling with challenges like deep discounts driven by social media influencers.
Published: June 23, 2025
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Streaming Now Main Way People Watch TV, Nielsen Reports
For the first time, streaming has surpassed traditional broadcast and cable combined as the primary method for TV consumption in the U.S., according to Nielsen’s latest data. This significant shift, particularly driven by free ad-supported platforms like YouTube, highlights evolving audience preferences. The trend suggests a continued move toward on-demand, diverse content formats, influencing strategies for content creators and editors across the media landscape.
Published: June 17, 2025
https://www.niemanlab.org/2025/06/streaming-is-now-the-main-way-people-watch-tv/ -
12 AI Tools Everyone is Using in 2025
Analytics Vidhya recently published a list of prominent AI tools being utilized in 2025, many of which have direct applications for content creation and editing. Tools like LangChain and CrewAI are highlighted for their ability to help developers use large language models in real applications, organize AI tasks, and create specialized AI agents for collaborative workflows. This demonstrates the increasing sophistication of AI in assisting with content generation, data analysis, and even image creation, offering new avenues for editors to enhance productivity and explore creative possibilities.
Published: June 23, 2025
https://www.analyticsvidhya.com/blog/2025/06/ai-tools-everyone-is-using/
Tools & Tips
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Novelcrafter: AI-Powered Writing and Editing Assistance
Novelcrafter is a powerful AI writing tool gaining traction, especially for long-form and creative nonfiction. It features an innovative “Codex” database for storing and accessing project information like characters, lore, and research. This provides the AI with rich context for generating and refining content, moving beyond simple text generation into intelligent content structuring and recall. Editors can use Novelcrafter to manage AI-assisted workflows, requiring a new level of technical proficiency and strategic oversight.
15 Best AI Writing Tools for Authors (June 2025 Update) -
CapCut: User-Friendly Video Editing for Content Creators
CapCut stands out as a versatile and largely free video editing application, ideal for social media content creation. Available across app, browser, and desktop versions, it offers an intuitive interface, a wide array of fonts, effects, stickers, and transitions, plus a superb caption auto-generator. Its integration with platforms like TikTok makes it particularly useful for creators looking to quickly produce engaging video content.
Best Video Editing Software in 2025 — 15 Free + Paid Tools
Fun Fact
Did you know? A new word is added to the English dictionary roughly every two hours! That means nearly 4,000 new words join our lexicon each year. This constant growth reminds us that language is always evolving, keeping editors on their toes. It highlights the dynamic and fluid nature of language itself, which directly impacts editing standards and style guides.
We’d love to hear from you! Have you participated in any Editing events or utilized new Editing tools recently? Share your experiences or insights with us—we’re featuring selected community voices in next week’s edition.