Evolution and Future of Data Journalism

This chapter discusses the historical evolution of data journalism from mainframes to personal computers, highlighting the impact of COVID-19 in accelerating its adoption. It emphasizes the role of data journalism in building trust and credibility in journalism practices, complementing traditional tools for more informed reporting. The chapter also covers the challenges faced in staying current, the importance of specialization, and the future of data journalism with advancements in text analysis tools, AI collaboration, and adapting journalism for mobile devices.