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Is the future of journalism in crisis?
Mar 29, 2024
Journalism faces a crisis with declining ad revenue, loss of jobs, and news avoidance due to mental health concerns. The impact of social media on news consumption, challenges of citizen crime reporting, and the rise of AI in journalism are discussed. The podcast explores market differences between US and Europe, innovations in digital journalism, and the future of AI in news reporting.
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- Journalism faces financial crisis due to ad revenue decline and subscription challenges.
- AI presents opportunities and challenges in journalism, aiming for a balance with human reporting.
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The Changing Landscape of Journalism in the US
Major newspapers like The Los Angeles Times and Sports Illustrated facing financial losses, layoffs, and closures; revenue from ads decreasing; challenges in getting people to subscribe; older funding models in crisis; increasing number of people turning away from news due to negative impact on mood.
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