Fake news and disinformation have grown into increasingly thorny problems for democracy, something the public has become ever more aware of following the US presidential election. At the same time the institutions and tools used to keep people well informed have been weakened. As digital editor of the New Statesman responsible for overseeing and writing extensive coverage of international media industries, Jasper has seen first-hand the impact on the journalism industry and public discourse. His talk will explore how advancing technology and the evolution of journalism and the media have led to our current situation, and how the industry, and wider society, can respond.
Jasper Jackson is a media and tech journalist focusing on how digital disruption has challenged established organisations and opened up new opportunities. Most recently, he has been the digital editor at the New Statesman, overseeing and writing extensive coverage of the UK and international media industries, with a particular focus on new models and strategies for adapting to change and how journalism has evolved to take advantage of digital structures and new technology. He has also spoken on issues such as the lessons the media can learn from Brexit and the changing digital advertising ecosystem. He has an undergraduate degree in Politics and Social Policy from Edinburgh University and a Master’s degree in Investigative Journalism from City University.
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