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Journalism in the 21st Century: Evolution, Functions, and Challenges |
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| Creator | Phakphakhin Harnching |
| Title | Journalism in the 21st Century: Evolution, Functions, and Challenges |
| Publisher | Faculty of Communication Arts, Chulalongkorn University |
| Publication Year | 2569 |
| Journal Title | Communication and Media in Asia Pacific |
| Journal Vol. | 9 |
| Journal No. | 1 |
| Page no. | 22-34 |
| Keyword | Journalism, Communication technologies, Misinformation and disinformation, Hybrid journalism, Public sphere |
| URL Website | https://so01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/CMAP/ |
| Website title | Communication and Media in Asia Pacific |
| ISSN | 2630-0621 |
| Abstract | This article traces the historical trajectory of communication technologies, from the printing press and industrial‑age mass media to digital platforms and artificial intelligence, to examine how each wave has reshaped media systems, professional practices, and communicative power structures. Journalism has long served as a cornerstone of public communication, holding actors accountable and sustaining the deliberative sphere essential to democracy. Yet contemporary journalism faces profound structural challenges: the rapid spread of misinformation and disinformation, declining trust in legacy news organizations, and mounting economic pressures within platform‑driven ecosystems. These developments are not merely crises of content quality but signal a reconfiguration of communicative authority, as control over visibility, distribution, and credibility shifts from editorial judgment to algorithmic systems and platform governance. In response, the article introduces the concept of hybrid journalism, where technological innovation is integrated with human judgment, professional ethics, and civic responsibility. Practical strategies include strengthening media literacy, advancing data‑driven storytelling, and fostering participatory journalism alongside constructive news practices. The study concludes that journalism’s durability depends not only on technological adaptation but also on the regeneration of legitimacy, transparency, and its civic role as a democratic institution. |
