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MJM-025 Assignment 06: Media Ethics and Laws – All Questions and Answers

Monitor TV, newspapers, or social media for three advertisements that seem misleading, exaggerated, or deceptive. Compare them with advertising ethics and ASCI guidelines. Write a report analyzing how these ads violate ethical principles and suggest how they could be made more truthful.

Misleading Advertisements and Advertising Ethics in India: A Report Advertising plays a critical role in influencing consumer decisions, but when ads cross the line into exaggeration or deception, they violate ethical standards and can mislead the public. In India, the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) sets self-regulatory guidelines for fair advertising practices. This report

Monitor TV, newspapers, or social media for three advertisements that seem misleading, exaggerated, or deceptive. Compare them with advertising ethics and ASCI guidelines. Write a report analyzing how these ads violate ethical principles and suggest how they could be made more truthful. Read More »

Analyze the case of news articles being used to train AI without the publisher’s permission in the context of evolving copyright laws, digital piracy, and fair use. Discuss possible legal reforms or industry adaptations to protect both creators and consumers.

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News Articles Used to Train AI: Copyright Concerns and Legal Reforms In the age of artificial intelligence (AI), large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, Bard, and others are being trained on massive datasets. Many of these datasets include copyrighted news articles scraped from the internet without the consent of the original publishers. This has

Analyze the case of news articles being used to train AI without the publisher’s permission in the context of evolving copyright laws, digital piracy, and fair use. Discuss possible legal reforms or industry adaptations to protect both creators and consumers. Read More »

Investigate a recent case where a media organization faced backlash for publishing misleading or false information. Analyze how the organization responded, whether self-regulation measures were effective, and what lessons can be learned for responsible journalism in the digital age.

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Media Backlash and Ethical Responsibility: The India Today-Taliban Tweet Incident In today’s fast-paced digital news environment, the pressure to be the first to break a story often compromises accuracy. A notable example of this is the backlash India Today faced in 2021 after it tweeted a misleading image claiming it showed Taliban militants celebrating victory

Investigate a recent case where a media organization faced backlash for publishing misleading or false information. Analyze how the organization responded, whether self-regulation measures were effective, and what lessons can be learned for responsible journalism in the digital age. Read More »

Explore the role of the Right to Information (RTI) Act in investigative journalism in India. Select a case where RTI disclosures led to significant public revelations. Assess the effectiveness of RTI in holding power accountable and the challenges faced by journalists and activists in accessing information.

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The Role of RTI in Investigative Journalism in India: A Case-Based Analysis The Right to Information (RTI) Act, enacted in 2005, has been a game-changer for investigative journalism in India. It empowers citizens and journalists to seek information from public authorities, thereby promoting transparency and accountability in governance. Journalists have used RTI as a vital

Explore the role of the Right to Information (RTI) Act in investigative journalism in India. Select a case where RTI disclosures led to significant public revelations. Assess the effectiveness of RTI in holding power accountable and the challenges faced by journalists and activists in accessing information. Read More »

Choose a recent political advertisement that has sparked debate regarding ethical concerns. Analyze the ad using ethical frameworks such as truthfulness, fairness, and social responsibility. Discuss its potential impact on public opinion, political discourse, and democratic values.

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Analyzing a Recent Political Advertisement Through Ethical Frameworks Political advertisements are powerful tools in shaping public opinion during elections. However, they also raise serious ethical concerns, especially when they manipulate facts or incite public emotions in harmful ways. In this analysis, we explore a recent political advertisement from the 2024 Indian General Elections by a

Choose a recent political advertisement that has sparked debate regarding ethical concerns. Analyze the ad using ethical frameworks such as truthfulness, fairness, and social responsibility. Discuss its potential impact on public opinion, political discourse, and democratic values. Read More »