A New Accountability - What Social Media Does for Democracy

Explore the complex relationship between social media and democracy in this thought-provoking panel discussion featuring European Commission's Ann Mettler, Oxford University Internet Institute's James Williams, UptoUs' Ann Kleinhenz, and Buzzfeed's Mat Honan at Web Summit 2017. Delve into crucial topics such as the health of democracy in the age of social media, corporate control of information, Facebook's responsibility, the evolving definition of news, and the impact of technology on democratic processes. Examine the challenges of partisan speech protection, the need for transparency in political advertising, and the potential for a reformation of the attention economy. Gain insights into the role of public-funded media and the ongoing debate between state and corporate influence in the digital age.