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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 voting in a fact-checking void should worry you

Australian voters heading to the polls need to be aware there’s little standing between them and potential manipulation of information by vested interests.

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Asian allies on edge: Japan and South Korea brace for uncertainty in Trump’s second term

Trump’s administration hesitates to mediate between Japan and South Korea, but sustained diplomacy is crucial to maintaining trilateral unity.

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Slow dancing in a burning room: Elon Musk in Europe

Musk’s political interventions and far-right endorsements are reshaping Europe’s public debate, challenging traditional democratic norms.

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Trump and the changing global order

The new US president’s disruptive acts have left countries reeling as time-honoured ways of doing things change in unexpected ways. How best can they respond?

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Meloni’s Italy at a crossroads: Pragmatism or populism?

Italy’s role in Europe is changing. With Trump’s return and Musk’s influence, Meloni may be pushed to go all-in on radical politics.

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Why Albanese needs to win the West again

Labor’s chances of holding majority government hinge on holding seats in WA, which explains why both major parties are spending a lot of time out West.

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Why Trump 2.0 can’t be ignored on climate

Donald Trump is pulling the US out of the Paris Agreement again. That’s likely to shape global climate action more this time and that matters to Australia.

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How gender bias plays a hidden role in populist politics

As populist rhetoric rises, a new study uncovers how gender stereotypes amplify voter biases, challenging candidates to rethink strategies.

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How Trump could answer the Palestinian question

The second coming of Donald Trump is set to remain friendly with Israeli leadership and strike fear into Palestinian aspirations, but nothing is for certain.

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Can South Koreans protect their democracy?

As a second bid to impeach Yoon Suk-yeol gathers steam, South Koreans show that democracy’s light still burns brightly in Seoul.

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Americans walk the democracy tight rope, will they make it?

The last week of the US election campaign was all about garbage, but who will pick up the pieces after the voting is done?

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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 voting in a fact-checking void should worry you

Asian allies on edge: Japan and South Korea brace for uncertainty in Trump’s second term

Slow dancing in a burning room: Elon Musk in Europe

Trump and the changing global order

Meloni’s Italy at a crossroads: Pragmatism or populism?

Why Albanese needs to win the West again

Why Trump 2.0 can’t be ignored on climate

How gender bias plays a hidden role in populist politics

How Trump could answer the Palestinian question

Can South Koreans protect their democracy?

Americans walk the democracy tight rope, will they make it?

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