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The most prominent news creators on social media and video networks are men and YouTube is the most important platform for them.
The legacy of Darnella Frazier recording George Floyd’s murder is visible in today’s Latino communities using smartphones to witness the violence and aggression of ICE raids.
When that concept failed, the founders opened the site up to any type of video – and transformed the way we consume and create media.
Videos taken by ordinary people can help prosecute those who commit atrocities – but this evidence must be stored reliably.
Social media promised to be a democratising platform for citizen journalists – but now its limitations are becoming clear.
New forms of artistic expression are driving debates in East Africa that challenge sensitive subjects. But the backlash has been vicious.
Ottawa must decide how to spend the $50 million it’s allocated to support local journalism. The establishment of a Local News Data Lab would be a good start. Here’s how it might work.
Doxing challenges traditional journalism. Its investigative role is circumvented by people disclosing information online quickly, and often inaccurately.
With the rise of fake news and its threat to the public good, the time has come to regulate journalists as we do doctors, dentists and lawyers.
Licensing journalists would be difficult to do, and the rules would be tough to enforce – and wouldn’t prevent anyone with a smart phone from disseminating false information online.
Videos released by Islamic State have captured the attention of the world for years. But the media focus on its so-called ‘slick, professional’ video techniques runs the risk of mythologising the terrorist group.
Volunteers are picking up where local media has abandoned UK towns.
With citizens filming police, and police recording public encounters, the key to the truth is establishing a clear timeline of events.
Community media is ensuring society stays informed at all political levels.
As media organisations use content produced by those they do not employ,
protection and well-being of news-gatherers must be given highest priority.
While the traditional media peddles sexist stereotypes, social media is leading the charge for equality.
Filming, live-streaming, sharing on your smartphone – and what that could mean for governments.
Jesse Hlebo is troubled. The New York-based artist’s latest exhibition, In Pieces explores information overload and authenticity in the internet era – and it’s a challenging place to spend some time. Walking…
The camera jerks as the wave crashes through the wall of the restaurant. The tables set out for a wedding breakfast are swept aside. The man behind the camera doesn’t realise the awful reality of what…
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