In its 42nd. issue, published under the title “Anxiety of Chasing Trends,” Journalism Magazine, issued by Aljazeera Media Institute, examines a range of current pressing issues in journalism. At the forefront is the impact of chasing trends on journalistic practice, alongside transformations imposed by digital platforms and artificial intelligence on news production and professional values. Under the heading “Familiar caution and new questions,” the editorial of the issue tackles question of whether journalism can preserve its professional values amid the rapid expansion of digital platforms, mounting pressure to reach audiences, and the growing role of algorithms and artificial intelligence in news production.

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