AI threatens democracy. But we are not powerless: here’s how to fight back
Tech platforms pillage public-interest journalism for profit. But we have leverage, as they sow the seeds of their own downfall, says Carine Fouteau, head of Mediapart
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An opinion piece arguing that AI and big tech threaten democracy by undermining public-interest journalism and spreading misinformation, and that collective pressure can defend journalism. It urges legal action, policy change and alliances between journalists, researchers and the public to protect reliable, independent information.
- AI companies train on copyrighted news, weakening publishers' revenue
- Pursue legal action and policy pressure at national and EU levels
- Build coalitions of journalists, researchers and the public
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