Athens Democracy Forum explores challenges facing modern journalism

The Athens Democracy Forum held a session on Tuesday titled "Rethinking Journalism: A Crisis of Confidence," where experts discussed the challenges facing modern journalism.

During the session, some of the most pressing issues journalists face today were explored, including finding alternative funding sources, reporting on less popular stories, staying relevant to younger audiences, and addressing the need to focus on local communities.

Stephen Dunbar-Johnson, President of International at The New York Times, proposed taxing social media platforms to fund local journalism.

"A 1% tax on social media platforms' revenue, based on last year's figures, could generate about $8 billion, which would be a strong start in supporting local journalism," he argued, adding that journalism is facing an existential crisis.

On the other hand, Dr. Battinto L. Batts Jr.,...