World News Day: Alarming indifference to decline of journalism
We are no longer surprised to read the grim tally of journalists killed in the line of duty, nor to ...
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AI, political reporting and human judgement
In the buildup to Nigeria's 2023 general elections, a viral video on TikTok appeared to show former US president Donald ...
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Understanding the hard-hitting Press Council ruling against Survé’s newspapers
Edmond Phiri exists. Or at least that’s what we are told. But when asked in a recent virtual hearing of ...
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Beyond the ivory tower
In today's digital age, the field of journalism has undergone a profound transformation, challenging traditional notions of journalistic competence and ...
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Election misinformation another wake-up call for critical thinking
If there's one thing that spreads like wildfire, it's fake news, misinformation, and disinformation on digital platforms. The notorious trend ...
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Hate speech and disinformation in South Africa’s elections
There’s a growing global movement to ensure that researchers can get access to the huge quantity of data assembled and ...
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