Journalism is the 'lifeblood of democracy' and publishers should have control over, and seek payment for, their work amid the onset of AI technology, Sir Keir Starmer said today.
In an article marking the launch of the News Media Association's Journalism Matters campaign, the Prime Minister gave his strong backing to news media and the creative sector as 'central to this government's driving mission on economic growth'.
Sir Keir said his government would 'always champion press freedoms', including tackling lawsuits deployed by the powerful to stop journalists publishing the truth, and warned that digital technology must not be allowed to erode press freedom. READ MORE: A new chapter in the colourful and combative story of Paul Massey In his article, Sir Keir said: "There are over 900 local and national news titles in the UK.
For all the prophecies of doom about the future of news, that represents an extraordinary strength. The British news industry reaches over eighty percent of the population. "However, this vitality should not blind us to the challenges.
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