Sites like BrainyQuote don’t cite the source of the quotes they archive on their site, maybe because it shields them from potential DMCA (copyright) complaints and libel accusations. Because they don’t cite the sources, they have deniability; they don’t know where they came from, so they can’t ask for permission to put the quotes on their sites. It’s speculated they do this because they can’t claim they’re using the quotes under ‘fair use’ laws as they add no commentary to the quotes. Read full article here
Research
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
