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What is one of the key benefits of election monitoring?
What is one of the key benefits of election monitoring?
What is one of the biggest concerns regarding the adoption of AI technology?
What is one of the biggest concerns regarding the adoption of AI technology?
The shift in communication is from 'people exchanging messages' to 'people communicating with one another'.
The shift in communication is from 'people exchanging messages' to 'people communicating with one another'.
False
Election monitoring has no impact on electoral practices.
Election monitoring has no impact on electoral practices.
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What are two contexts where election monitoring is particularly significant?
What are two contexts where election monitoring is particularly significant?
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What is described as a new paradigm that hosts and provides services on the internet?
What is described as a new paradigm that hosts and provides services on the internet?
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Concerns about AI's trustworthiness include a lack of __________ control.
Concerns about AI's trustworthiness include a lack of __________ control.
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The press is meant to serve the __________, not the governors.
The press is meant to serve the __________, not the governors.
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Match the concerns about AI with their descriptions:
Match the concerns about AI with their descriptions:
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Match the following roles of the press with their descriptions:
Match the following roles of the press with their descriptions:
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Which theory supports the idea that journalists must take responsibility for their actions?
Which theory supports the idea that journalists must take responsibility for their actions?
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The presence of monitors is negatively associated with election quality.
The presence of monitors is negatively associated with election quality.
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What weighty responsibility do journalists hold in providing information?
What weighty responsibility do journalists hold in providing information?
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What is crucial for differentiating journalism from propaganda and opinion mongering?
What is crucial for differentiating journalism from propaganda and opinion mongering?
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Oppressive regimes prioritize suppressing citizen journalism over journalism by professionals.
Oppressive regimes prioritize suppressing citizen journalism over journalism by professionals.
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What has caused a growing threat to journalism in recent years?
What has caused a growing threat to journalism in recent years?
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Election monitoring emerged after the end of the _____ War.
Election monitoring emerged after the end of the _____ War.
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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
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Which of the following is associated with improved election quality?
Which of the following is associated with improved election quality?
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Monitoring is less important in countries that are classified as less free.
Monitoring is less important in countries that are classified as less free.
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What is one potential consequence of a weakened journalistic ecosystem?
What is one potential consequence of a weakened journalistic ecosystem?
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What is one of the main purposes of AI in the commercial sector?
What is one of the main purposes of AI in the commercial sector?
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AI has been around for more than a century.
AI has been around for more than a century.
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What has AI transformed media entertainment platforms into?
What has AI transformed media entertainment platforms into?
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AI is capable of performing tasks that typically require __________ abilities.
AI is capable of performing tasks that typically require __________ abilities.
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Match the AI functions with their respective descriptions:
Match the AI functions with their respective descriptions:
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How does AI learn and adjust its interactions with users?
How does AI learn and adjust its interactions with users?
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AI is less responsive to individual users compared to traditional media.
AI is less responsive to individual users compared to traditional media.
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Name a popular media service that uses AI for personalized recommendations.
Name a popular media service that uses AI for personalized recommendations.
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Which of the following statements is true regarding journalists compared to social media personalities?
Which of the following statements is true regarding journalists compared to social media personalities?
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Social media platforms primarily focus on state governance and state-society relations.
Social media platforms primarily focus on state governance and state-society relations.
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What is one significant impact of social media on information reliability?
What is one significant impact of social media on information reliability?
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In contrast to traditional media, social media allows individual creators to ______ their content.
In contrast to traditional media, social media allows individual creators to ______ their content.
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Match the following roles and their characteristics:
Match the following roles and their characteristics:
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Which of the following best describes the limitation of social media?
Which of the following best describes the limitation of social media?
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Dissenting groups using social media are typically celebrated for their contributions.
Dissenting groups using social media are typically celebrated for their contributions.
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What dilemma arises in relation to press freedom as influenced by social media?
What dilemma arises in relation to press freedom as influenced by social media?
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What percentage of cable systems had the highest adoption rate of AI technology among news media organizations?
What percentage of cable systems had the highest adoption rate of AI technology among news media organizations?
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The primary reason users prefer AI technology is the ease of making ethical decisions.
The primary reason users prefer AI technology is the ease of making ethical decisions.
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What form of knowledge is being created and harvested from social media?
What form of knowledge is being created and harvested from social media?
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AI has significantly impacted the __________ industry.
AI has significantly impacted the __________ industry.
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Match the following AI capabilities with their respective benefits:
Match the following AI capabilities with their respective benefits:
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What percentage of users believe that AI could improve productivity?
What percentage of users believe that AI could improve productivity?
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AI technologies currently demonstrate effective capacity in decision-making similar to humans.
AI technologies currently demonstrate effective capacity in decision-making similar to humans.
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What is the low acceptance scale mentioned in relation to AI technologies?
What is the low acceptance scale mentioned in relation to AI technologies?
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Study Notes
Week 13 (November 27): In-Class Test (Final Quiz) and Concluding Remarks
- Date: November 27, 2024
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Quiz Format: 2-hour close-book quiz, three parts:
- Part One (20%): 10 multiple-choice questions
- Part Two (40%): Answer two out of five short questions
- Part Three (40%): Answer one out of four long questions
- Some readings will be included in the final quiz.
MC Questions - Topics for Familiarity
- Journalism and discipline of verification
- Monitoring elections
- Fusion of social and political
- Research on social media in the early 21st century
- Control and regulation of social media
- Sectional functions and roles of social media
- Limits of social media
- Why did AI emerge?
- Tabloid press and politics
- How does AI apply to news media?
- Emphasis on applications and examples
Short Questions - Topics for Familiarity
- Importance of news reporting
- Differences between journalism and social media
- Applicability of press theories in the 21st century
- Benefits and disadvantages of AI
- Analysis of Trump's victory speech (selected passage)
- Emphasis on applications and examples
Topics for Familiarity (Part III)
- Bennett, W. Lance, et al. (2007). When the Press Fails: Political Power and the News Media from Iraq to Katrina. (Read the Introduction)
- Scheufele, Dietram A., and David Tewksbury. (2007). "Framing, Agenda Setting, and Priming: The Evolution of Three Media Effects Models."
Week 8: Importance of News Reporting
- People crave news for basic instinct (awareness instinct).
- Knowledge of the unknown provides security.
- News allows planning and negotiating of lives.
- Sharing news creates community and connections.
- News provides information about events, issues, and characters in the outside world.
- In democratic societies, news and information are essential.
Journalism in Context
- Journalism is primarily a "discipline of verification."
- It's important for accuracy and credibility.
- It aims to present the truth to the public.
Major Statement and Argument Regarding the Press
- The press is not only a product of journalists but also of revolutionaries who fought for democratic principles.
- In the 17th century, journalism emerged and grew in coffee houses.
Journalism Elements and Rationale
- Journalism aims for a community that the government cannot control.
- Journalism provides citizens with the tools for civic involvement.
- Journalism ensures democracy.
- Journalism should provide an objective viewpoint, not be influenced by propaganda.
Theme: Monitoring Elections
- Election monitoring emerged after the Cold War.
- Significant in transitional countries where governments may be unstable.
- Monitoring elections often correlates positively with stronger democratic measures.
Why Monitor Elections?
- Monitoring elections is linked positively to election qualities.
- It demonstrates an active threat from government interference.
- Journalists must play critical roles as public interest protectors.
Roles of Public Service Interest for the Press
- The press's role is to serve the people, not govern them.
- Expose abuses of power.
- The press and public working together are crucial for self-governance.
- Civic engagement, creating a better living environment, and the moral strength of the press are essential functions.
Social Media Impact on Political Participation
- Social media allows for information sharing and interaction.
- It fosters networking and influence.
- It can also increase civic involvement.
Control and Regulation of Social Media
- Increasing worldwide use of national internet filtering.
- Blurs line separating state from private firms, regulating private firms on state directive.
- Control over information and discourse varies among different governments.
Intersectional Functions and Roles
- Journalists vs. Social Media personalities: Content verification and training standards often differ.
- Social media content verification: Not always possible or present.
- Social media and state governance: Relationships vary widely depending on the type of government.
Limits and Constraints of Social Media
- Lack of editorial independence and accountability, especially concerning individual content creators.
- Non-state actors (eg. terrorists) often use social media platforms to advance their agendas.
- Journalism is expected to move from a public service to corporate focus..
- New media platforms can be easy targets for criminal groups.
Impact of AI in New Media
- Shift from individual to device-centered communication, and individual to data-driven, more personalized media.
- Media companies need to adapt to these changes.
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Prepare for the final quiz on key themes in journalism, social media, and the impact of AI on news reporting. This in-class test will include multiple-choice questions, short answers, and long-form responses covering various aspects of media in the 21st century. Review essential readings and concepts to ensure a comprehensive understanding.