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September 1, 2026
Society of Professional Journalists Updates Code of Ethics for AI Era
- The SPJ has drafted a new code of ethics for the first time in 12 years, reflecting changes in the media landscape.
- Key principles remain unchanged, emphasizing truth, harm minimization, independence, and accountability.
- The draft includes new guidelines on the ethical use of technology and the importance of covering marginalized voices.
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- For a century, journalists have had a voluntary ethics code. Editors are giving it an AI-era rebootSep 1, 2026 at 2:06 PM · Independent
- AI, other news industry changes spur reboot of well-known ethics codeSep 1, 2026 at 2:06 PM · AP