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Big Tech Funding: A Band-Aid Solution for Journalism’s StrugglesBig Tech Funding: A Band-Aid Solution for Journalism’s Struggles

Big Tech Funding: A Band-Aid Solution for Journalism’s Struggles

New study exposes philanthrocapitalism's failure to effectively back journalism in the Global South.  In the fast-paced world of media innovation,…

2 years ago
Public Media Important for Society, Google-Funded Study RevealsPublic Media Important for Society, Google-Funded Study Reveals

Public Media Important for Society, Google-Funded Study Reveals

According to a Google-funded report, the majority of people in approximately 80% of the surveyed countries believe that public service…

2 years ago
Making Big Tech Pay For News: What Can We Learn From Spain?Making Big Tech Pay For News: What Can We Learn From Spain?

Making Big Tech Pay For News: What Can We Learn From Spain?

Meta made headlines recently by saying it would drop Canadian news from both Instagram and Facebook after the Liberal Canadian…

2 years ago
State Media: Move Fast and Label ThingsState Media: Move Fast and Label Things

State Media: Move Fast and Label Things

Dominant thanks to their privileged status and special funding arrangements, state media play a disproportionately high role in shaping narratives,…

3 years ago
Journalism After Covid: What Will Be Left of It?Journalism After Covid: What Will Be Left of It?

Journalism After Covid: What Will Be Left of It?

Since the start of the pandemic crisis, in the U.S., “at least 21 local newspapers have merged, at least 1,400…

4 years ago
Internet Freedom in Europe: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like TurkeyInternet Freedom in Europe: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Turkey

Internet Freedom in Europe: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Turkey

An increasing number of governments are increasingly turning the screws on internet freedom. Funnily enough, they look at the EU…

4 years ago
Is Fact-Checking Working?Is Fact-Checking Working?

Is Fact-Checking Working?

Much time and money have been spent on combatting misinformation through fact-checking. But it’s not clear whether it has any…

6 years ago
Google Bankrolls Oligarch-Owned Media Group in HungaryGoogle Bankrolls Oligarch-Owned Media Group in Hungary

Google Bankrolls Oligarch-Owned Media Group in Hungary

Google joins the Hungarian government of Viktor Orban and its allies in funding the company that runs Origo, a Hungarian…

6 years ago
Is Modern Copyright Technology Hampering Creativity and Freedom?Is Modern Copyright Technology Hampering Creativity and Freedom?

Is Modern Copyright Technology Hampering Creativity and Freedom?

As the internet and other modern technology have moved forward, current copyright law has struggled to keep up, but how…

7 years ago
The Price of Digital RightsThe Price of Digital Rights

The Price of Digital Rights

Internet companies and telcos are not particularly good at disclosing policies on freedom of expression and privacy. On a long-term…

8 years ago