"As generative AI changes the way people access information, global thought leaders are looking for ways to secure information integrity in a world grappling with unregulated tech giants, targeted disinformation and algorithms with a disdain for nuance. Journalism is a keystone species in an information ecosystem, said Courtney Radsch of the Open Market Institute. Journalists cannot be replaced and if they disappear, the entire ecosystem will collapse. Liz Shoo (left)"
"Phathutshedzo Manenzhe, senior analyst of the Competition Commission of South Africa, spoke of successful negotiations with Google, in which the tech company agreed to pay 40 million over five years to support local and national media to compensate for unfair practices on their search engine. Omar Rajarathnam (middle), executive director of Factum in Sri Lanka, spoke on the challenges facing"
"When it comes to working with tech companies directly, many attendees feel uncomfortable about some individual deals that media companies have made with large tech organizations. One example is the New York Times, which is both suing OpenAI and recently signed a content deal with Amazon, showing the complex and often contradictory nature of the media's relationship with tech companies. It became clear in the workshops that journalism should not only be treated as a public good, but also should be financed like one."
Generative AI, unregulated tech giants, targeted disinformation and blunt algorithms threaten information integrity and strain media economics. Journalism functions as a keystone species in the information ecosystem and cannot be replaced without systemic collapse. AI assistants have reduced website traffic and revenue for media houses, prompting negotiations and compensation efforts such as a Google agreement to pay 40 million over five years to support local and national media. Smaller countries face particular challenges negotiating with Big Tech. Some media deals with tech companies provoke discomfort, underscoring the need to treat and finance journalism as a public good.
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