The News Agents Is it time for The News Agents to leave Twitter?
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Aug 15, 2024 The speakers reflect on Twitter's transformation since Elon Musk's takeover, raising questions about misinformation and user safety. A pivotal discussion emerges on the fading credibility of social media as a news source. They also tackle the steel industry's negotiations, job losses in Port Talbot, and ethical concerns surrounding redundancies. Humor makes an appearance as they dissect A-level politics exam questions, blending personal anecdotes with critiques of political thought and the pressures on leaders.
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Twitter's Central News Role Has Eroded
- Twitter/X used to be the central real-time news aggregator where journalists and politicians transacted news and broke stories.
- Since Elon Musk's takeover the platform's value for journalism has fallen due to verification changes and algorithmic shifts toward extreme content.
Miracle On The Hudson Sparked Adoption
- Jon Sopel recalled first hearing about the 'Miracle on the Hudson' via Twitter in 2009-2010 and how the newsroom saw it as the future of reporting.
- That experience drove journalists to adopt Twitter as an essential, immediate reporting tool.
Stay To Counter Misinformation
- Don't abandon the platform immediately because leaving surrenders the space to bad actors and reduces opportunities to correct misinformation.
- Keep a presence to question falsehoods and insert credible reporting where possible.