Viewpoint: BBC scandal involving Gaza documentary erodes public trust
The blunder added further fuel to criticism against the public broadcaster and overshadowed what was otherwise an important film.
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Viewpoint: TikTok teens punked Donald Trump — and may have threatened democracy, too
Social media has enabled protests and meaningful political action by capturing public attention, but it can also make the electoral process vulnerable to misinformation and manipulation.
Viewpoint: Can artificial intelligence save journalism?
Following the economic devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic, newsrooms could increasingly turn to artificial intelligence in order to save the journalism industry.
With protests, media’s role as law enforcement partner comes into focus
Law enforcement agencies have worked closely with media producers in order to rehabilitate their image. But with recent protests, that’s starting to change.
Orby TV sees rapid growth since offering $40-a-month satellite TV service
Orby TV is a new satellite service where customers pay for the equipment upfront, then pay as little as $40 a month for pay TV programming. And it’s growing.
FCC approves Pandora’s acquisition of South Dakota radio station
Pandora’s acquisition of a South Dakota station is largely based on the company’s desire to pay a lower royalty rate to performance rights managers.