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Can AI judge journalism? A Thiel-backed startup says yes, even if it risks chilling whistleblowers

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Objection, a Thiel-backed startup, aims to use AI to judge journalism, letting users pay to challenge stories. Critics warn it could chill whistleblowers and reshape how media accountability works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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