UK government launches consultation on media reform to combat disinformation and AI-generated news
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The UK's Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has published a green paper titled 'Watch this space: a new strategic direction for UK media', launching a consultation on improving access to trusted news. The paper addresses concerns about news consumption through social media, disinformation, AI-generated content, and algorithmic news curation. It covers all media sectors with a particular focus on broadcasting and television, and the government has stated it will explore legislative options to address these challenges.
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The paper aims to address issues relating to the increasing consumption of news through social media, amid the prevalence of disinformation, AI-generated stories, and the algorithmic curation of news.
The government states that it will 'explore legislative options'
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