Chris Hall

Chris Hall

@sydneydialect.bsky.social

Doing a PhD on the legal and social impacts of youtubers creating #journalism. https://www.christopher-james-hall.com/research-teaching My DMs are disabled.

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David
@auspolexplained.bsky.social

Professor Anne Twomey came to Perth recently to give a talk about the importance of scrutiny of legislation and the dangers of rushing bills through parliament. It was fascinating (at least to me).

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Matt Bevan
@mattbevan.bsky.social

The Karl Stefanovic Show, having courted international controversy all year, has 226k YouTube subscribers. The If You’re Listening YouTube channel launched 1 week ago with no fanfare or international headlines and is at 45k so far… www.youtube.com/@IfYoureList...

youtube.comIf You're ListeningThe world is on fire. There’s a coup. Inflation is through the roof and AI is taking our jobs. What does it all mean? Each week, Matt Bevan explains the biggest story in world news while hiding in his...
Chris Hall
@sydneydialect.bsky.social

What do redditors think of bots? Was this post written by a bot? If it was would you trust it more or less? I was lucky enough to take part in this project seeking the answer. Well done Dr Koskie and Dr Miller #AI #Reddit #USA #USpol #Bots #Trust #Media #Democracy doi.org/10.1080/2204...

doi.orgTrust, AI, and credibility in Reddit’s election news discourseDuring the 2024 US election, voters going online were inundated with news, information and analysis to guide their engagement with a core democratic function. However, these online spaces increasin...

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Victoria Fielding
@drvicfielding.bsky.social

I've written about the Labor paradox: some voters think Labor is too progressive and others say Labor is not progressive enough. Labor must build a broad political consensus and those who want change but don't want change to impact them are not helping! independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

independentaustralia.netThe Labor paradox: Too progressive, not progressive enoughLabor governments face criticism from both sides, but progress requires compromise, consensus and accepting that not every change will suit everyone.

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ICA Communication Law and Policy Division
@commlawpolicy.bsky.social

Replying to @commlawpolicy.bsky.social

Chris researches newer forms of journalism on digital platforms, including “Serious YouTubers”, and what happens in policy when we have to decide who and what counts as journalism. His recent AJR article is open access: intellectdiscover.com/content/jour...

intellectdiscover.comPlatform journalism on YouTube: A democratic functions approach to analysing journalism on digital platforms | IntellectIndependent youtubers who create content on political, social and economic issues attract very large audiences and are increasingly the object of study for journalism scholars. This article contribute...

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ICA Communication Law and Policy Division
@commlawpolicy.bsky.social

Meet Policy, Power, Publics Podcast (P4), the new podcast from ICA’s Communication Law & Policy Division. Our first guest is ECR Chris Hall, talking about life after the PhD, and finding your place in the field. 🎧 New Voices in CLP: A Conversation with Chris Hall open.spotify.com/episode/4iGO...

open.spotify.comNew Voices in CLP: A Conversation with Chris HallPolicy, Power, Publics Podcast · Episode

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Renew Economy
@reneweconomy.com.au

The solar component of what is likely to be the first PV-battery hybrid in Victoria, and the first fully government owned renewable project, connects to the grid https://reneweconomy.com.au/new-solar-farm-connects-to-grid-part-of-states-first-pv-battery-hybrid-project/

reneweconomy.com.auNew solar farm connects to grid, part of state's first PV-battery hybrid projectThe solar component of what is likely to be the first PV-battery hybrid in Victoria, and the first fully government owned renewable project, connects to the grid.
Chris Hall
@sydneydialect.bsky.social

What editorial standards should youtubers have? This week in CMT News I wrote about this, and reflected on high profile youtubers who allegedly damaged the integrity of 'serious youtubers' @hankgreen.bsky.social @aragusea.bsky.social @unlearnecon.bsky.social www.uts.edu.au/news/2026/08...

uts.edu.auThe serious standards of serious youtubersChris Hall shared a provocation on a Raw Ethics Panel at the Festival of dangerous ideas: that youtubers can be ethical.
Chris Hall
@sydneydialect.bsky.social

"Echoes of White Australia still generate passionate debate in 21st century Australia at a time when the expressions of 'White Canada' and 'White New Zealand' have long been forgotten, and America's Chinese Exclusion Act has reverted to a subject of specialist enquiry" (p. 1).

Chris Hall
@sydneydialect.bsky.social

How to write a university essay in the age of AI - My updated blog article 🙂 #Essay #LLM #AI #University www.christopher-james-hall.com/blog/writing...

christopher-james-hall.comWriting a university essay in English without AI. — Platform JournalismEssay Writing Many many years ago, there was no AI that could write your essay for you or “check your grammar”. And today you likely feel pressured to use AI in your writing. After all, aren’t the LL...
Chris Hall
@sydneydialect.bsky.social

So the solution to fatal car accidents is ... to introduce more road safety lessons in schools? So the children are driving? Or causing the accidents? Or is it that hope is lost to educate people of driving age? aapnews.aap.com.au/a/mQogvSJXL

aapnews.aap.com.auEaster road deaths spark call for national leadershipAfter another disastrous Easter on Australia's roads, safety advocates say school students should be taught about driver safety to stop the deaths.

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Kent Parkstreet
@kentparkskeet.bsky.social

A coffee from a cafe is already absurdly over priced. The idea that the tiny scoop of beans required to make it costs 25¢ more due to the fuel cost to transport it is even more absurd. Charge me a 5% surcharge and never see me again.

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KetAnthropic JoshAI
@ketanjoshi.co

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How many journalists, for instance, are using Grammarly: a piece of software that ACTIVELY DEMANDS YOU INSERT FABRICATED QUOTES INTO YOUR ARTICLES I really really do not think there is any awareness of how their entire industry is voluntarily being turned to sand, from the inside out

KetAnthropic JoshAI@ketanjoshi.co

Not only was Grammarly using the names of experts, it was FABRICATING QUOTES for articles under the name of those experts!!! @juliaangwin.com not kidding when she says it's criminal pca.st/episode/aa8f... @alixdunn.com @themaybe.org

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Pearls and Irritations
@johnmenadue.com

Electricity prices are set to fall across Australia’s main grid, driven by wind, batteries and lower wholesale costs, Sophie Vorrath writes. But global energy volatility still looms over what comes next. #auspol #Energy #Renewables #Electricity #CostOfLiving

johnmenadue.comPower prices set to fall as renewables ease pressure on the gridElectricity prices are set to fall across Australia’s main grid, with the regulator pointing to increased renewable energy and storage as key drivers – though global risks remain.