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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.

How India can evolve an inclusive policy for the deaf and hard of hearing

Being deaf is not easy anywhere. In India, it is especially difficult. Targeted policy is needed to improve the education of the deaf and hard of hearing. (more…)

Women are central to climate change adaptation in Southeast Asia

Adapting to the realities of climate change means recognising how gender differences create unique vulnerabilities.

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Republican claims of fraud could stoke violence – again

US elections consistently prove to be clean. But a recent study finds that false cries of voter fraud can make political violence more acceptable – for some.

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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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Greenhushing: what is it and why do companies do it?

Greenhushing is when companies keep their sustainability credentials secret. It’s becoming more widespread and this is why that matters.

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Breaking the menopause taboo

Women live an average of 30 years after menopause. Normalising menopause as a life event requires greater research, investment and cultural acceptance.

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Better menopause care can help young women too

Menopause and menstrual health are closely linked. Promoting good practices in one will benefit the other.

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Why society needs to address loneliness

Loneliness has serious impacts on physical and mental health. But there are solutions to this worldwide epidemic.

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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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Finding a faster, cheaper way to curb misinformation

The spread of false information is jeopardising global health and security, prompting the need to find quick, cost-effective interventions.

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Identity and disordered eating among Indian women

Treatment for disordered eating should be informed by personal identity struggles that are deeply embedded in specific social, political and economic contexts.

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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

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