reclaimthenet on Nostr: UK Channel 4’s CEO Alex Mahon has some concerns — but not the ones she claims. In ...
UK Channel 4’s CEO Alex Mahon has some concerns — but not the ones she claims. In a recent speech, she warned about Gen Z getting news from social media, questioning norms beyond their teenage years (how dare they?), and, worst of all, ignoring legacy media.
But her real worry? Power and profit. Channel 4 is losing both. So, Mahon’s solution: force social platforms to boost state-approved content, train AI on "public service values" (read: government-aligned media), and— of course — make AI companies pay for it.
She also floated the idea of "trustmarks," a shiny new label to separate “real news” (legacy outlets like hers) from all those pesky independent creators who refuse to play ball. The goal? Pressure platforms, advertisers, and audiences into compliance.
But her real worry? Power and profit. Channel 4 is losing both. So, Mahon’s solution: force social platforms to boost state-approved content, train AI on "public service values" (read: government-aligned media), and— of course — make AI companies pay for it.
She also floated the idea of "trustmarks," a shiny new label to separate “real news” (legacy outlets like hers) from all those pesky independent creators who refuse to play ball. The goal? Pressure platforms, advertisers, and audiences into compliance.