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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

The future of AI in journalism will depend on a balance between benefits and risk, and raising audience comfort, trust and news literacy.

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

From being custodians of public knowledge, governments are turning to architects of manufactured ignorance. Amid disappearing evidence, citizens are struggling to hold power to account

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

AI is reshaping the news ecosystem in the fields of search, fact-checking and personalised feeds. If used well, it can support journalism and strengthen democracy.

When should a young person’s vote count for more?

To many, the idea of ‘one person, one vote’ is sacrosanct. But a case can be made that in certain circumstances, some voters should have more of a say.

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Less is more: fertility in numbers

Families across the world are having fewer children, particularly as more choose to be childfree.

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Indonesia’s shifting views on marriage and babies

Delayed marriages coupled with the growing aspiration of young people choosing to remain childfree may have a substantial impact on Indonesia’s fertility rate.

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Unlike politicians, numbers tell real story on immigration

Commentators, media outlets and even the government have opted to pick and choose the data on immigration, ignoring the more nuanced reality.

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Growing concerns over billion-dollar baby industry

The fertility industry is worth billions worldwide, but as demand grows and concerns rise over the cost of care, are patients getting what they need?

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China’s older people risk curtailing the prosperity they created

China’s economic and family planning policies of the 1970s ushered in a ‘golden age’ of growth. But as China ages, keeping it golden will be a challenge.

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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

When should a young person’s vote count for more?

Less is more: fertility in numbers

Indonesia’s shifting views on marriage and babies

Unlike politicians, numbers tell real story on immigration

Growing concerns over billion-dollar baby industry

China’s older people risk curtailing the prosperity they created

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