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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, with 124 reporters killed worldwide. The conflict in Gaza has been particularly devastating – 85 journalists have died in the Israel-Hamas war.
