When the filters disappear: Why more information doesn't always mean more truth
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Social media has weakened traditional gatekeepers, but new filters have emerged. In an age of AI and algorithms, media literacy has become more essential than ever.
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TECHNOLOGY has changed not only how we consume media, but also how information reaches us.
In the past, most people relied on newspapers, television and radio to understand events at home and abroad.
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- Sep 17, 2026
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- Sep 17, 2026
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