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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.

The missing ingredients holding local news back

From dwindling newspaper pages to news fatigue, regional communities feel a growing gap between their lives and their local coverage. Audiences are now asking for stories that reflect positivity, creativity and belonging. (more…)

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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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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The battle to restore public trust in Malaysian media

A revised code of ethics overseen by the government rightly raises concerns about press freedom in Malaysia. There is an alternative solution.

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Learning to see through the lies with media literacy

In Malaysia’s post-truth era, information overload and manipulation hinder informed decision-making, demanding media literacy solutions.

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How news gatherers can respond to social media challenge

Print and electronic media are coping admirably with the upheavals being wrought by social media.

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The corporate takeover of India’s media

Press freedom in India has been badly hit by the gobbling up of media platforms by a few large companies.

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The fight for press freedom is a fight for us all

Newsrooms are still fighting to honour press freedom despite government pressure, competition with social media platforms and declining trust in the media.

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One Goliath is wounded but challenges remain

In one of the world’s most tightly-held media industries, one smaller voice struck a blow for freedom of expression.

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Lapdog or watchdog? The media under Marcos

After six years being sapped by Rodrigo Duterte, Philippines media is now struggling to hold Ferdinand Marcos Jr properly to account.

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Anwar Ibrahim has been slow to protect press freedom

Amid growing concerns over the state of press freedom and freedom of expression in Malaysia, the current administration is taking its time for reform.

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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

The missing ingredients holding local news back

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

Why regional communities need local news to be told

The battle to restore public trust in Malaysian media

Learning to see through the lies with media literacy

How news gatherers can respond to social media challenge

The corporate takeover of India’s media

The fight for press freedom is a fight for us all

One Goliath is wounded but challenges remain

Lapdog or watchdog? The media under Marcos

Anwar Ibrahim has been slow to protect press freedom

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