"We examine whether the increased concentration of media ownership will create a more restrictive narrative. Recent developments in United States tech and media have prompted concerns about media consolidation and its impact on free speech. The US government is pushing ByteDance to reduce its control over TikTok, with Oracle proposed to oversee the platform's algorithm for national security reasons. Meanwhile, Skydance Media's $8bn merger with Paramount Global raises further concerns about media ownership centralisation."
"The US government is pushing ByteDance to reduce its control over TikTok, with Oracle proposed to oversee the platform's algorithm for national security reasons. Meanwhile, Skydance Media's $8bn merger with Paramount Global raises further concerns about media ownership centralisation. Presenter: Stefanie Dekker Guests: Syed Hemu Rahman Startup founder and independent journalist Audrey Henson Investigative journalist and content creator Rodney Benson Author of How Media Ownership Matters"
Recent United States tech and media developments have raised concerns about consolidation and consequences for free speech. The US government is urging ByteDance to reduce control over TikTok and has proposed Oracle to oversee the platform's algorithm citing national security. Skydance Media's $8bn merger with Paramount Global intensifies worries about centralised media ownership. Guest contributors include a startup founder and independent journalist, an investigative journalist and content creator, and an author on media ownership. Central issues include algorithmic control, national security justification, reduced plurality of voices, and potential narrowing of public narratives.
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