Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 12 minutes ago
This session examined the role of the media in ensuring accountability in free societies amid declining trust in traditional media and the growing number of people turning to social media as their primary source of information. It also explored whether journalism is facing a crisis, or whether the business model that has traditionally underpinned the industry is simply changing, with digital platforms presenting both new challenges and significant opportunities.
The discussion also covered the risks posed by AI-generated information and disinformation, the broader pollution of the information environment, and the opportunities available to credible journalists if they can successfully distinguish themselves and demonstrate enduring value. The session further considered the difficulties open societies face in pushing back against disinformation while preserving democratic freedoms.
This session featured Jamil Anderlini, Regional Director of POLITICO Europe and David Wroe, Resident Senior Fellow and Convenor of. the Sydney Dialogue.
This session examined the role of the media in ensuring accountability in free societies amid declining trust in traditional media and the growing number of people turning to social media as their primary source of information. It also explored whether journalism is facing a crisis, or whether the business model that has traditionally underpinned the industry is simply changing, with digital platforms presenting both new challenges and significant opportunities.
The discussion also covered the risks posed by AI-generated information and disinformation, the broader pollution of the information environment, and the opportunities available to credible journalists if they can successfully distinguish themselves and demonstrate enduring value. The session further considered the difficulties open societies face in pushing back against disinformation while preserving democratic freedoms.
This session featured Jamil Anderlini, Regional Director of POLITICO Europe and David Wroe, Resident Senior Fellow and Convenor of. the Sydney Dialogue.
