The article talks about the fact that UK media chiefs and CEOs are calling for newspaper industries representatives to sit down and talk about the pressing problems of fake news and to discuss a solution. This is in direct reflection to the works of Facebook, and how they have been working closely and creating stronger ties with newspaper institutions to battle the rise in fake news and encourage the legitimacy of sources for various news articles.
- Matt Hancock, the minister of state for digital and culture policy, has asked UK newspaper industry representatives to join round-table discussions about the issue.
- The News Media Association has previously warned ministers that Google and Facebook were unfairly making money out of journalism produced by its members.
- Labour has also established its own inquiry into the changing ways that news is consumed and shared online, as well as the practical, political and ethical issues raised by fake news.
I personally think it is both interesting and good for society as a whole that the people in power are finally realising how much of a problem fake news is causing for society. However, it is interesting to note how they have finally realised this issue and are only just trying to deal with the issue, possibly due to the fact that fake news has had a negative impact on the legitimacy of many news institutions and therefore would result in them making less money. It can also be seen as a way for news institutions to grab some kind of opportunity to regulate the internet and social media news which have so largely been a reason why there has been a decline in traditional news institutions.
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