The right to Öffentlichkeit: journalism versus algorithmic values

Danielle Arets; Devid Ilievski; Bart F.W. Wernaart; Jo-An Kamp; Marieke van Vliet; Serkan Emini

doi:10.3920/978-90-8686-943-5_13

The right to Öffentlichkeit: journalism versus algorithmic values

Danielle Arets
, Devid Ilievski
, Bart F.W. Wernaart
, Jo-An Kamp
, Marieke van Vliet
, Serkan Emini

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Abstract

The impact of algorithms on the exercise of human rights and the possible
regulatory implications have recently become important issues. An expert
study by the European Union concluded that all human rights are potentially
impacted by algorithmic systems. Most importantly, the focus is on the right
to Freedom of Information (FOI), as it is unclear how current law is applied to
automated, generated or curated information. It is, however, undisputed that
algorithms are value laden and sometimes value specific interests over others.
Now that algorithms have entered the newsroom, it is essential to find out how
they affect journalistic values. Based on the insights from our research ‘Online
Journalism and Moral Design’, we have reasons to call for vigilance. Our right
to value-free information is being challenged.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Applied human rights
Editors	Bart Wernaart
Publisher	Brill Wageningen Academic
Chapter	13
Pages	205-223
ISBN (Electronic)	9789086869435
ISBN (Print)	9789086863907
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-943-5_13
Publication status	Published - 27 Jul 2023

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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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