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The pros and cons of social media
Pros and Cons Building connections, revolutionising news and expanding horizons vs concerns around mental health, fake news and privacy
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The Onion is having a very ironic laugh with Infowars
The Explainer The satirical newspaper is purchasing the controversial website out of bankruptcy
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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How AI is offering journalists protection from persecution in Venezuela
Under the Radar Media organisations launch news show hosted by AI-generated avatars to 'shelter their real-life journalists'
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The magician who secretly smashed the Magic Circle's glass ceiling
Under The Radar Sophie Lloyd lurked in the all-male society by posing as a teenage boy for nearly two years, but was expelled after revealing her true identity
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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What is the dead internet theory?
The Explainer Reality has 'begun to mirror' the conspiracy that the vast majority of internet activity is generated by bots
By The Week UK Published
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Reporter on leave over alleged RFK relationship
Speed Read New York magazine political reporter Olivia Nuzzi admitted to having a personal relationship with her subject
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Rupert Murdoch's behind-closed-doors succession court battle
The Explainer Media mogul's legal dispute with three of his children over control of his influential empire begins today
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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OpenAI, Condé Nast and the future of the media
In the Spotlight Eye-catching deal for use of content to train chatbots, but other publishers are worried they're signing away their souls
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Huw Edwards: why is the BBC so scandal-prone?
In the Spotlight The national broadcaster has serious questions to answer
By The Week UK Published
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Rupert Murdoch is in a 'Succession'-style rift with his kids over his media empire
The Explainer Murdoch and his son Lachlan are attempting to maintain his empire's conservative swing following his eventual death
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Strictly Come Dancing scandal timeline: what happened when
In the Spotlight BBC director general addresses speculation over show's future and apologises to celebrity contestants who say they were mistreated
By Rebecca Messina, The Week UK Last updated
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Flying too close to The Sun: do newspaper endorsements matter any more?
Today's Big Question Power of the press has diminished but can still set the terms of the debate and signify direction of travel
By The Week UK Published
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The increasing ubiquity of 'pink-slime' journalism
The Explainer The issue is becoming more concerning as the US election draws closer
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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