As automated journalism grows, it will challenge ethics and credibility by raising questions about transparency, bias, and accountability. News media settings must set clear expectations to ensure AI supports truthful reporting, not just speed. #UWJ201 #318

AI's rise in journalism should be seen as both a threat but also an opportunity. It boosts efficiency and coverage, but risks job loss. Society needs to be able to balance innovation with responsibility to ensure AI enhances human journalists, not replaces them. #UWJ201 #318

This involves balancing freedom of expression with preventing harm. Platforms set rules, but enforcing them fairly can be tricky for them. This decision should prioritize protecting users from harmful content while respecting free speech. #UWJ201 #318

I believe Section 230 protects social media companies from being blamed for what users post, but since they control the content, it’s a problem when harmful stuff spreads. We should hold them more responsible for what’s on their platforms. #UWJ201 #318

It is hard to build trust in a polarized society because people often distrust news that goes against their views. The media builds trust by explaining why stories matter and showing transparency. #UWJ201 #318

This is a great question! I believe that we rarely see them put to use because traditional newsroom culture prioritizes speed and efficiency over transparency and sometimes honesty. #UWJ201 #318

Fabricated news stories and misinformation degrade public trust in elections by spreading confusion, polarization, and even doubt. To combat, fact-checking, platform accountability, and media literacy are necessary. Encouraging individuals to do this helps to further combat this issue. #UWJ201 #318

Individuals can spot misinformation, which is shared unknowingly, and disinformation, which is an intentional deception, by verifying sources, cross-referencing facts, and recognizing intentional manipulation. Social media platforms must fact-check information to enforce accountability. #UWJ201 #318

I believe that the key factors of media polarization include ideological bias, where outlets tend to cater to specific political viewpoints and audience fragmentation, as people consume news that reinforces their beliefs. #UWJ201 #318

Yes, news organizations tend to sacrifice depth, leading to incomplete stories and misinformation when time is an issue. This can result in a less informed public with shorter attention spans, along with a reliance on surface-level narratives. #UWJ201 #318

I believe that we need to use various media sources for our daily/weekly media intake to achieve this balance. Using one media source for 100% of your news will ultimately cause some sort of bias, so using various media sources midigates bias and provides various perspectives on topics. #UWJ201 #318

To practice these ideas in our daily lives, it is as simple as making time to do the things you love and spend time with your loved ones as well. Life is all about balance, so implementing practices you love into your daily life will ultimately make you more productive in the end. #UWJ201 #318

I believe that we should be more careful of what we consume via social media. Although social media gets a bad rep regarding its news output, if news consumers are conscious of the news they are taking in and add in some external news sources, this is a great way to get news. #UWJ201 #318

I appreciate how quick TV updates are with news, but to get a more well-rounded understanding of the news, I plan to incorporate more news articles into my weekly news intake. This will allow me to stay informed in more of a holistic way. #UWJ201 #318

Yes, peaceful protests are portrayed as more violent than they are to grab attention and drive engagement, making them more likely to be featured in the media. The media wants more clicks on their company's posts, so they will do whatever they can to do this. For example, clickbait. #UWJ201 #318

I believe that prioritizing protestor voices, providing context for the situation, using neutral language and tone, highlighting more peaceful actions, and doing better fact-checking will all present a more balanced and informative portrayal of protests. #UWJ201 #318

I believe that framing shapes public views on controversial topics by influencing how information is being presented and interpreted by way of language, context, or emphasis. For example, how/if a topic is shown in a negative verses a positive light. #UWJ201 #318