Question

A reporter finds that a story uncovering a political scandal about a political candidate was not accurate based on additional reporting there was no real scandal. The reporter goes to their supervisor in the new station releases a statement of correction and apology which principal of ethical journalism is this reporter following?

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The reporter is following the principle of Accuracy and Verification in ethical journalism. By admitting the mistake, correcting the inaccurate information, and issuing a public apology, the reporter is ensuring that the news organization upholds its commitment to reporting the truth and maintaining credibility with its audience. Admitting errors and taking corrective action is essential in maintaining journalistic integrity and trustworthiness.