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May 14, 2024 | rte.ie | Eileen Culloty |Filter Bubbles

Analysis: Irish local newspapers and radio stations perform many vital roles, including asking critical questions of all candidates in local electionsThe decline of local journalism is a quiet threat to democracy and community life. Across the country, newspapers have closed down and there are fewer journalists at work across the sector. Such slow declines can go unnoticed, especially when there is no shortage of (often dubious) online information and commentary.

Mar 6, 2024 | rte.ie | Eileen Culloty |Filter Bubbles

Analysis: Media literacy will not solve all the problems of disinformation, but it is an important step towards understanding the world we live inMedia literacy is increasingly embraced as a response to contemporary challenges. The problems are well known. Amplified by social media and some media outlets, disinformation is undermining democracy and public health. Children are exposed to inappropriate content on platforms that fail to enforce safety measures.