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“The Media Monopoly: How Corporate Control and Big Tech Shape the Future of Journalism and Democracy” (A 4 Part Series)

Algorithms and Influence: The Role of Big Tech in Shaping News Consumption (Part 2) The way people consume news has shifted dramatically with the rise of social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. These platforms, equipped with powerful…

Richardson
October 3, 2024

Business, Entertainment, Politics, Technology, Trends, U.S. NEWS, Uncategorized

“The Media Monopoly: How Corporate Control and Big Tech Shape the Future of Journalism and Democracy” (A 4 Part Series)

Big Tech and the Future of Media Regulation: Adapting to a Digital World. ( Part 4) The transformation of the media landscape by Big Tech giants such as Google, Facebook (now Meta), Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft has fundamentally altered the…

Richardson
October 3, 2024

Entertainment, People, Politics, Technology, Trends, U.S. NEWS, Uncategorized

“The Media Monopoly: How Corporate Control and Big Tech Shape the Future of Journalism and Democracy” (A 4 Part Series)

Part 1: The Corporate Grip: How Media Conglomerates Control the News You See The media, often regarded as the “fourth estate,” plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion and holding power to account. However, in recent decades, the media…

Richardson
October 3, 2024

Technology, Trends, Uncategorized, World News

Internet Shutdowns: A Global Threat to Democracy and Free Speech

In 2016, the world saw an alarming rise in government-ordered internet shutdowns, with over 50 instances documented globally. This marked a sharp increase from the 20 shutdowns reported the previous year. These shutdowns, often imposed during politically sensitive periods such…

Richardson
October 2, 2024