The Real Story 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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False Crime Reports
- Emily Bell noticed increased crime reports near her home on a neighborhood app.
- Police said nothing was happening; it was likely someone manipulating perceptions.
Impenetrable Local News
- Benjamin Toff encountered a confusing local news story about a property dispute.
- He hadn't been following the story, highlighting how news is often written assuming prior knowledge.
Shifting Gatekeepers
- The age of mass media, where major organizations controlled news distribution, is changing.
- New gatekeepers like TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook now hold greater influence over news dissemination.