If You're Listening Australia vs the Internet: RIP your newsfeed
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Apr 23, 2025 Discover how tech billionaires shape political discourse and the fight between Australia and social media giants over funding local journalism. The podcast dives into the evolution of news delivery from print to pixels, raising questions about accountability. It also discusses significant legal challenges around defamation and the influence of Section 230 on internet responsibilities. Explore the tumultuous relationship between traditional media and tech platforms, spotlighting the impact of new regulations on the future of news in Australia.
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Shift in News Consumption
- Traditional media's influence is declining as young people get their news from social media and influencers.
- Trust in traditional media is dropping, pushing audiences toward new media outlets despite their limited resources.
Australia's Groundbreaking Media Law
- Australia is pioneering laws requiring tech giants to pay for news content, potentially benefiting global democracy.
- These laws challenge the dominance of major tech companies by financially supporting local journalism.
Section 230's Impact
- A controversial 1995 US law gave website owners immunity from publishing liability, unlike traditional media.
- This legal protection allowed platforms like Facebook and Twitter to host user content without being sued for defamation.