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Social media can support or undermine democracy – it comes down to how it’s designed
Every design choice that social media platforms make nudges users toward certain actions, values and emotional states.It is a design choice to offer a news feed that combines verified...
From fact-checking to chaos: How meta’s new moderation model risks eroding trust and democracy
Meta’s shift to community-driven moderation under the "community notes" model raises alarms, risking manipulation, misinformation, and further eroding trust in a rapidly polarizing digital landscape.
Where Roads End and Courage Begins: The Life and Death of Mukesh Chandrakar
Orphaned young and displaced by Salwa Judum, Mukesh's story is one of resilience in the face of systemic failure. Rising from poverty, he built Bastar Junction into a platform for the unheard voices of the region. His murder reveals the high stakes of journalism in conflict zones, where truth is often buried under threats and violence
Central government defends blocking of Media Platforms
During the Lok Sabha Session, the Central government defended its use of Section 69A of the IT Act to block media content, including Bolta Hindustan and National Dastak. Minister Dr. L. Murugan informed that all actions follow strict safeguards, balancing national security with fairness
Investigative Journalist Mukesh Chandrakar killed for exposing corruption
32-year-old investigative journalist Mukesh Chandrakar was found dead in a septic tank in Bijapur. Known for exposing corruption in road projects and Maoist conflict, Mukesh's murder is under investigation. Authorities have arrested several individuals, including contractor Suresh Chandrakar and his relatives
Make and fake information, artificial intelligence (AI) and its misuse: is there need for a comprehensive law?
An inescapable and handy tool, AI today has the potential to further harm the impact of the internet impacted world by its potential to generate fake images and targeted misinformation
Former Editor Meets ‘Former Terrorist’
One of the pleasures of former editorship is enjoying...
NBDSA orders News18 India to remove broadcast promoting superstition and religious intolerance based on complaint by activist Indrajeet Ghorpade
Following the complaint, News18 India warned by NBDSA over airing controversial interview with religious preacher, orders removal of content from digital platforms for violating broadcasting ethics.
Media accountability in action: Four contentious shows taken down by NBDSA based on CJP’s complaints
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In a decisive stand for ethical media, NBDSA acts on four CJP complaints, Times Now Navbharat broadcasts found to spread stigma, misinformation and divisive narratives
BJP spreading sea of hatred on social media before Jharkhand elections, ECI mum – shocking facts revealed in research report
A research report released on November 6, 2024 by Tech Justice...
From ‘Ab Hoga Khel’ to ‘Kuch Bada Hone Wala Hai’: the trap set by thumbnails
In today’s digital landscape, the quest for engagement has turned thumbnails into triggers for sensationalism and hate news
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