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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.

Why regional communities need local news to be told

Provision of local news is critical to healthy and engaged regional communities. It is vital local news coverage is supported as traditional outlets cut back.

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Half-truths and lies: an online day in Australia

Australians are swamped by misinformation every day but they’re smart enough to know they need help to better navigate an untrustworthy online world.

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Why social media fact-checking promised too much

Many lament social media companies dropping independent fact-checking but perhaps ‘false-checking’ is a more honest and achievable target.

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India must follow Australia on social media restrictions for teenagers

Stronger social media regulation for Indian children would protect them from harm in a largely unchecked medium.

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How India’s media control stifles freedom in the digital age

Content creators and platforms are self-censoring to avoid penalties and bans by the government.

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How to better protect free speech in cyberspace

Online platforms that operate in India need to be regulated to ensure free and fair elections and protect data privacy and free speech

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Google’s monopoly case builds pressure on tech giants

The US Federal Court’s ruling on Google could be the first domino in a long overdue reckoning on how major platforms operate.

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Indonesia has to hold or fold on online gambling ban

Indonesia’s online gambling problem is huge. Four million people lost more than $US20 billion in 2023 and 80,000 of them were under 10.

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What’s it like growing up and parenting in a digital world?

There’s a lot of fearmongering around children and their interactions with digital technology, but the truth is more nuanced.

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Social media drives news audience burnout

New data shows how much Australians have turned away from news content, but the figures also offer clues as to what can get them back.

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Not all Muslims anxious over continued BJP rule

There are exceptions in India’s current round of electioneering rhetoric against Muslims that prove the country is still united in diversity.

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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

Why regional communities need local news to be told

Half-truths and lies: an online day in Australia

Why social media fact-checking promised too much

How India’s media control stifles freedom in the digital age

How to better protect free speech in cyberspace

Google’s monopoly case builds pressure on tech giants

Indonesia has to hold or fold on online gambling ban

What’s it like growing up and parenting in a digital world?

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