The phrase “I second the motion” may no longer exist in the future thanks to automated decision-making systems (ADS). ADS was originally made to replace or help humans make decisions so as to cut costs and increase efficiency. But research shows that ADS can be discriminatory or infringe on people’s rights, such as families going bankrupt for being falsely accused of benefit fraud. To help fill the gaps, accountability and transparency is going to be key, such as letting people know that an ADS used their data and challenge wrong assessments. Read full article here
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Improving media literacy could boost trust towards the news, IMPRESS report suggests
The UK media is regulated by the likes of IPSO and Ofcom. The report by press regulator IMPRESS highlights the link between low levels of media literacy and trust in the news. The study found that three quarters of those who did not know if journalists were regulated did not trust the news. It suggests that improving media literacy is one way to stem the erosion of trust, and shows that audiences have an appetite for information on news processes. Stakeholders need to collaborate in order to rebuild trust in the news, and independent media is well placed to do this. Read full article here
Merv
February 1, 2023
