Blog Posts by José Mauricio Duque

Newstex Blog

August 20, 2025
Politico examines AI's democratic impact through Bots and Ballots

As AI makes creating convincing fakes easier than ever, democracy faces a crisis of truth that threatens informed citizenship. Politico's Bots and Ballots series explores how this technology is already reshaping the political landscape.

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August 13, 2025
The Financial Times transforms archive access with Ask FT

The Financial Times has launched Ask FT, an AI-powered chatbot that lets subscribers explore the newspaper's archive using natural language instead of traditional search. While the tool aims to improve information reliability by sourcing only from FT's own content, early testing suggests plenty of room for improvement.

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July 30, 2025
How the AP and the BBC navigate AI in newsrooms

With AI reshaping journalism, news organizations such as the AP and the BBC must figure out how to embrace efficiency without compromising quality. This post explores how they’ve risen to that challenge, and what’s still at stake.

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July 23, 2025
How two AI tools are transforming news coverage at The Washington Post

The Washington Post's custom AI tools are showing how artificial intelligence can enhance rather than replace journalism, from analyzing hundreds of campaign ads in minutes to automatically optimizing headlines for maximum reader engagement.

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July 16, 2025
How to build a winning content syndication strategy

Strategic content syndication can transform scattered publishing efforts into a powerful engine for audience growth and building authority. This guide reveals the framework successful publishers use to choose the right platforms, create compelling content clusters, and build sustainable workflows that deliver measurable results.

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July 9, 2025
6 powerful content syndication examples that drive real results

Ever wondered what successful content syndication actually looks like in practice? These six real-world examples show how creators and brands are strategically repurposing content across platforms to dramatically expand their reach.

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June 30, 2025
Guest posting and content syndication--two distinct paths to content distribution success

Meta: Find out how guest posting elevates your content syndication strategy. Learn to craft purposeful posts that build authority, expand reach, and create lasting impact.

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June 27, 2025
Making AI work for you while minimizing ethical compromises

As generative AI becomes woven into our daily workflows, the question isn't whether to use it, but how to navigate the ethical minefield of data consent, environmental impact, and creative authenticity.

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June 11, 2025
The fundamentals of contextualization: A deeper dive into when and why context matters

In our age of viral tweets and soundbite journalism, context has become the difference between clarity and confusion. Discover the strategic principles behind effective contextualization and when your content truly needs it.

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June 4, 2025
The art of contextualizing: How to provide a complete understanding of complex topics

Your content might have perfect SEO, but if readers don't understand why they should care, you've already lost them—here's how contextualization can bridge that gap and make your work accessible to everyone.

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May 19, 2025
The parsley problem: When AI features create more controversy than value

Generative AI is revolutionizing creative industries, but not without controversy. inZOI, Krafton's ambitious life simulator, has become a battleground in the debate over AI ethics, transparency, and creator rights—highlighting tensions that extend far beyond gaming.

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May 12, 2025
Creating valuable listicles: Beyond clickbait techniques

From Sumerian clay tablets to BuzzFeed, the list has endured as a powerful literary form. This guide explores its lasting appeal and offers strategies for crafting listicles that balance genuine insight with compelling structure.

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