Information technology is fundamentally changing news media creating both opportunities and challenges. First, IT has democratized access to information, allowing news media to spread more quickly and widely than before. Social media platforms and online news sites make it easier for people to stay informed on global events. Additionally, technology has empowered people to write and share their own stories, thus diversifying perspectives.
However, there are many downsides. The rapid pace of news media has let to the spread of misinformation and “fake news”. This makes it harder for people to know credible sources. Moreover, many news media focus on speed and clicks which often compromises the quality of reporting.
In conclusion, while IT has greatly enhanced accessibility and convenience of news, it also poses challenges that require thoughtful decision making and discussion to ensure the integrity and quality of journalism.
| Words and Phrases | ||
|---|---|---|
| fundamentally | adverb | : basic, essential, or fundamental : at a fundamental level see dictionary |
| democratize(d) | verb | to make democratic see dictionary |
| stay informed | phrase | to make efforts to know the latest information. see dictionary |
| diversifying (diversify) | verb | to increase the variety of something see dictionary |
| empowered | adjective | having knowledge, confidence, ability and means to do things and make decisions for yourself. see dictionary |
| perspectives | noun | a point of view or understanding of something. see dictionary |
| credible | adjective | offering good reasons for being believed or trusted see dictionary |
| compromises | verb | to come to a mutual agreement between two people, or to make a shameful or disreputable agreement see dictionary |
| enhanced | verb | greatly increase see dictionary |
| ensure | verb | to make sure, or make certain see dictionary |
| integrity | noun | to have a set of rules or fundamental principles see dictionary |
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