Vanshika Kothari
Clay Shirky, Author and Media Theorist had once said,
“The internet is the most powerful tool journalists have ever had. It has democratized media and opened up a world of information that was previously inaccessible.”
The emergence of the internet has had a profound effect on journalism, transforming nearly every aspect of the profession. From lightning-fast news gathering to global dissemination and engagement, the internet has irrevocably altered the way in which journalism operates.
Perhaps most notably, the internet has dramatically accelerated the speed at which news is reported, collected, and shared. With just a few simple clicks, journalists can access a vast trove of information from a multitude of sources, enabling them to break stories and provide updates in real-time.
The advent of the internet has also provided impetus to citizen journalism. Ordinary citizens have been empowered to act as journalists, using social media platforms and blogging tools to report on news events and share their perspectives. This has created a more democratic and diverse media landscape, where a wider range of voices and perspectives can be heard. Citizen journalism has played a crucial role in exposing corruption and human rights abuses in countries with restrictive media environments, shining a light on issues that might otherwise had never seen the light of the day.
While the internet has undeniably brought a wealth of benefits to journalism, it has also had some negative consequences. The proliferation of the internet has also brought with itself, the decline of traditional media outlets. In addition, the spread of misinformation and fake news on the internet have undermined the authority and reliability of journalism, rendering the modern media environment increasingly intricate and fraught with complexities.
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