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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.

Regions want gritty news that matters not ‘anaemic’ local coverage

Regional audiences still want trusted local coverage that seeks accountability on issues that matter, but there are news outlets failing to deliver.

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Australians deserve broadcast policy for the 21st century

Media policy needs reform, not tinkering, to prioritise Australian interests and voices over the commercial needs of broadcasters and streaming giants.

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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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Who’s watching what on Indian TV? It’s complicated

Accurately measuring the country’s viewing audiences could reshape India’s media landscape. But policymakers have a part to play too.

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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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India’s online news battles digital giants and the government

Inadequate policy environment, a hostile government and the power of platforms leave Indian online news media struggling for freedom and autonomy.

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Regulatory creep in the Indian media

The Indian government continues to enhance its legal and regulatory powers over the country’s media outlets.

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The handmaiden of media oligarchies in India

An opaque and diffident Competition Commission of India risks being seen as a facilitator of media oligarchies in India.

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Three reasons America’s democracy is under threat

As the election draws closer, a scandal-plagued candidate may be returned to the presidency. Why is it still so close?

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Australia’s response to atrocities – a tale of two tragedies

The impacts of media coverage and public deliberations on Australia’s foreign policy – from the 2017 Rohingya crisis to the current war in Gaza.

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A news levy on big tech could save Australian journalism

Media power in the digital economy is in even fewer hands than before the internet. It wasn’t meant to be this way.

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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

Regions want gritty news that matters not ‘anaemic’ local coverage

Australians deserve broadcast policy for the 21st century

Half-truths and lies: an online day in Australia

Who’s watching what on Indian TV? It’s complicated

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

India’s online news battles digital giants and the government

Regulatory creep in the Indian media

The handmaiden of media oligarchies in India

Three reasons America’s democracy is under threat

Australia’s response to atrocities – a tale of two tragedies

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