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In the age of disinformation, polarisation and AI, the public must win
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ST editor Jaime Ho speaking at a Conversations with ST session at Temasek Junior College in March.
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- Journalism faces grim realities: 2024 was the deadliest year for journalists, with 124 killed and 361 imprisoned globally.
- AI presents challenges and opportunities for news organisations. It risks traffic theft but also improves workflows. Disinformation and polarisation exacerbate the threats.
- The Straits Times is focusing on community impact. ST's "Vaping: The Invisible Crisis" campaign led to policy changes, demonstrating the role of journalism.
AI generated
Globally, it is a grim time for journalism. As we mark World News Day 2025 – and also the 180th anniversary of The Straits Times – we find ourselves staring down the barrel of disheartening data.
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) reported that 2024 was the deadliest year for journalists in its recorded history
