Me and ChatGPT — The Wayward Lawyer

I get this free online publication called LLRX. It’s a newsletter of Law and Technology Resources for Legal Professionals.

And look what I found there! Toward a durable, dictator-proof Washington Post.

Well, that was a lot to take in, so I figured I’d summarize it with ChatGPT so it’s easier to read.

Here’s what I got:

The article discusses the idea of transforming The Washington Post, owned by Jeff Bezos, into a long-lasting and independent journalistic institution by adopting a trust model similar to that of The Guardian in the UK. The author suggests that Bezos could use his considerable wealth to establish a trust or equivalent structure to ensure the Post’s financial sustainability while prioritizing public service over profit. The proposed model would focus on metrics reflecting the paper’s impact on serving the country and planet, rather than traditional profit-driven metrics.

Well, after I stopped laughing, I read on.

The article argues that this approach could insulate the Post from potential threats, such as interference from authoritarian figures or the influence of media moguls with specific agendas. It emphasizes the importance of journalistic independence and the potential benefits of transitioning the Post into a public service model…