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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 a poll cash cap won’t halt independents

Independents have succeeded despite an electoral system seemingly stacked to favour major parties so it is doubtful campaign spending reforms will stop them.

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‘Dark ads’ challenge truth and our democracy

Political inaction and big tech’s reluctance to protect users leave Australians vulnerable to a murky world of digital misinformation going into the election.

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India-Bangladesh ties in deep-freeze

Political and diplomatic tensions between New Delhi and Dhaka have adversely affected cultural relations between the two countries.

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India and China eye Indian Ocean’s ‘pearl’

Sri Lanka’s new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will have to strike a deft balance between two regional powers.

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What’s at stake as Kashmir goes to the polls

The Indian government will have to take a considered view on doing more than statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.

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A one-sided election risks Bangladesh’s future

With the distinction between the state, government and party obliterated, Bangladesh is heading towards a personalised autocracy.

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Bangladesh’s prospects for democracy and development fade

Bangladesh is slipping towards elections that may not be free and fair and will undermine its democratic future.

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Good intentions alone will not ensure a free and fair election

Although Bangladesh’s election commission has a plan to meet the challenges to holding free and fair elections, its implementation seems patchy.

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Ignore, rebut and embrace: how to shut down conspiracies

Trying to shut down conspiracy theories with laws and regulation isn’t working. It may be time to try something different.

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How India can counter religion in politics

Six clear pathways to help India become more democratic and secular and counter the religious polarisation of politics.

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Home ownership is not only personal but political

How political parties have influenced our desire to own our own homes.

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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 a poll cash cap won’t halt independents

‘Dark ads’ challenge truth and our democracy

India-Bangladesh ties in deep-freeze

India and China eye Indian Ocean’s ‘pearl’

What’s at stake as Kashmir goes to the polls

A one-sided election risks Bangladesh’s future

Bangladesh’s prospects for democracy and development fade

Good intentions alone will not ensure a free and fair election

Ignore, rebut and embrace: how to shut down conspiracies

Home ownership is not only personal but political

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