Question

question
what effect has “big tech” had on news media?
select an answer
a. transforming media from news organizations to digital and citizen journalism has led to less rigorous fact - checking.
b. transforming media from news organizations to digital and citizen journalism has led to more rigorous fact - checking.
c. media are now much less profit driven, which has led to more in - depth coverage of politics and government.
d. there has been a significant reduction in fake news stories as tech companies typically vet every story on their websites.

Explanation:

The rise of "Big Tech" has shifted media from traditional news - organizations to digital and citizen journalism. In this new landscape, the speed of information dissemination often takes precedence over in - depth fact - checking. Citizen journalists may not have the same fact - checking resources or standards as professional news organizations. Option B is incorrect as it is the opposite of what typically occurs. Media, especially with the influence of Big Tech, are still profit - driven, so option C is wrong. And tech companies do not vet every story on their websites, which makes option D incorrect.

Answer:

A. Transforming media from news organizations to digital and citizen journalism has led to less rigorous fact - checking.