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When reputable local news outlets close, fewer people vote and get involved in local politics, and misinformation, corruption and polarization increase.
Yes, the British broadcaster made some serious errors, but the response seems over the top. Were other pressures brought to bear?
Studies link public broadcasting to higher voter turnout, better factual knowledge and lower susceptibility to extremist rhetoric. Those contributions to democracy may be diminished by Congress’ cuts.
While small publications are springing up to fill “news deserts” there are concerns around quality and transparency.
Journalists have protested their media outlets’ decisions to run the Trumpet of Patriots ads. They were right to do so.
Although tabloid gossip is a feature of any celebrity’s life, the longstanding and seemingly orchestrated media campaign against Meghan Markle is exceptional.
South Africa’s press council may need more awareness campaigns to enable citizens to hold the media accountable.
With stretched resources and insatiable demand for content, Australian media will have a difficult job covering the next federal election. But they must strive for “proactive impartiality”.
In choosing not to endorse a candidate, the paper - ironically famous for its courage - represents a reckless and cowardly abandonment of its civic responsibility.
The tragic death of One Direction star Liam Payne has again raised questions about ethical news reporting when global stars die.
The African story is not just about conflict, corruption, poverty, poor leadership, bad politics and disease. Its coverage should be more nuanced.
If the ABC is serious about strengthening its news service, it must separate the roles of managing director and editor-in-chief.
AI may shore up an industry experiencing economic headwinds. But in a field where professional ethics and public trust are particularly important, it’s a risky endeavor.
The judge in the high-profile defamation case described the saga as an “omnishambles” - and the media are included in that.
The caption may say that only scientists and trained professionals should handle wild animals, but viewers remember the image, not the words.
Generative AI is everywhere, including licensed software tools that news media use for their work. Everyone needs to learn more about these features, their risks and benefits.
Without independent evidence, the ABC is right not to adopt for itself terms such as ‘genocide’ and ‘apartheid’, but equally it is right to report others making such allegations.
The “he said/she said” reporting of yesteryear no longer serves a democratic purpose. Media must do better at calling out lies and misinformation.
Maintaining impartiality does not require the media to publish nonsense, and certainly does not require them to publish nonsense without drawing attention to the facts or contrary evidence.
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Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Advancing Journalism, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor of Communications, Penn State
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Caxton Professor of Journalism, University of the Witwatersrand
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Full Professor in Journalism, Dublin City University
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Senior Lecturer, Birmingham City University
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Professor, School of Journalism and Communication, University of Oregon
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C. Edwin Baker Professor of Media Policy and Political Economy, University of Pennsylvania
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Senior Lecturer, School of Media, Film and Journalism, Monash University
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Senior Honorary Research Fellow, Department of Journalism, City St George's, University of London
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Professor of Political Communication; Director CAJ, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor in Media and Communication, The University of Western Australia
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Senior Lecturer in Journalism, Northumbria University, Newcastle
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Research Associate, UCL
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Professor of Journalism, Monash University
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Adjunct professor, Queensland University of Technology