Media Law and Ethics

JOURN X 462

Analyze the rights and responsibilities of media professionals in the age of artificial intelligence.

What you can learn.

Examine undercover investigations, ethics, defamation, and invasion of privacy
Understand reporter’s privilege and shield laws
Discover how to access courts and records, copyrights
Identify and comprehend responsibility in the age of AI, social media, and digital journalism

About this course:

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the legal and ethical frameworks governing media practices, with a particular emphasis on the evolving landscape of journalism in a digital age. Students will examine constitutional principles, statutory regulations, and case law as well as the transformative impact of AI on journalistic practice, including the challenge of algorithmic bias, automated content generation, data privacy concerns, and the implications of AI-driven journalism for press freedom and democratic discourse.