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Tuesday, June 2, 2026

T2 | Wk 7 | Wed - Media Regulation - The challenge of online content

 Let's use the most recent examples of Charlie Kirk's death and the stabbing of the Ukranian refugee on the train to flesh out an argument for more media regulation needed.


1. Do you think Media Regulation is currently effective enough? 

Answer this question reflecting on and using examples of Charlie Kirk live-stream of the shooting, footage of the refugee being shot as well as LiveStream of the Christchurch mosque shooting. 

Are big tech companies doing enough? What measures do they currently have in place? 

Include Youtube case study information on how many hours are uploaded every minute, etc. 

Write down the 3 ways (with bullet sub-points) that Youtube is currently outworking regulation

regulating Youtiube


Current use of AI in YouTube's moderation of content 

https://blog.youtube/inside-youtube/our-approach-to-responsible-ai-innovation/



Read this article to help inform your opinion.

https://www.adl.org/resources/article/livestreaming-violence-what-platforms-should-do


How is NZ moving to have tighter regulation on social media and digital platforms? 

https://www.dia.govt.nz/media-and-online-content-regulation

What reforms are currently being made in NZ media regulation? 

 https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/594400/broadcasting-standards-authority-to-be-scrapped


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