Don’t tune out. Do be strategic about where, how and when you get your information. A media literacy expert explains how to have good ‘news hygiene.’
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Less haste, more verification and independent calling out of lies would be a good starting point.
When that concept failed, the founders opened the site up to any type of video – and transformed the way we consume and create media.
A new report on journalism in seven countries shows AI might have a place in the newsroom – but everyone should proceed with caution.
Beijing has long used infrastructure development as a means of building influence in Africa. Now, it’s using media as well.
The magazine, founder Harold Ross famously declared, would not be ‘edited for the old lady in Dubuque.’ A century later, it stands as a testament to his bold, uncompromising vision.
How will content creators be compensated for material used by artificial intelligence? Disputes involving tech giants such as Google and Meta illustrate the issues involved.
Another court victory in Harry’s campaign to hold the press to account, but what are the broader implications?
While few people have received an apology from a Murdoch-owned publication, Prince Harry now has. But if you think this is the end of the long legal saga, you may well be wrong.
The death of capitalism has been greatly exaggerated.
An expert on news consumption looks at how the popular new platform could shake up the industry.
Comparisons between our current era and the societal rot of the Gilded Age abound. But it might be more useful to explore how Americans escaped the crises of the late-19th century.
Political polarization and people not being exposed to other perspectives online are two major factors that contribute to Americans feeling exhausted with politics.
As trust in traditional media declines, populist influencers and journalistic ‘newsfluencers’ are gaining power.
Under the News Media Assistance Program, media outlets are receiving a funding boost. Some money will flow to community broadcasting - but not enough.
The Conversation’s Australia and New Zealand Editor Misha Ketchell reflects on 2024 and thanks all our readers and donors.
Nearly a quarter of Americans under the age of 30 gets their news from influencers.
A course explores how ancient apocalypses find their way into movies and TV shows.
Given his controversial views, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as Health Secretary could create challenges for credible news reporting on health topics. However, media can learn from the pandemic.
Borges imagined an endless library that contained every possible permutation of letters. The truth is out there, but it’s embedded among hordes of lies and gibberish.
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Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Advancing Journalism, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Journalism, Media and Communication, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor of Political Communication; Director CAJ, The University of Melbourne
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Professor, Journalism, RMIT University
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Professor of Communication, Charles Sturt University, and Honorary Associate, Discipline of Media and Communications, University of Sydney, University of Sydney
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Professor of Journalism, The University of Melbourne
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Professor, Digital Media Research Centre, Queensland University of Technology
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Associate Professor in Convergent and Online Media, University of Sydney
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Professor of Communication, Deakin University
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Professor of Media Industries, University of Nottingham
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Associate Professor Journalism & Media, Deakin University
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Rodney Tiffen is a Friend of The Conversation.
Emeritus Professor, Department of Government and International Relations, University of Sydney
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Professor, Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Culture, Cardiff University
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Associate Professor, Co-Director of the Research Centre for Journalism, Media and Democracy, Auckland University of Technology