By Alfred Hermida

Alfred Hermida PhD is professor and former director (2015-2020) at the School of Journalism, Writing, and Media at the University of British Columbia, and co-founder of The Conversation Canada. With over 25 years of experience in digital journalism, his research addresses the digital transformation of news.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks during the tech giant's Connect developer conference Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, in Menlo Park, Calif. Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP Photo.

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Big tech unfriends the news

Canadian news outlets can no longer rely on platforms to consistently and regularly send millions of page views their way. The days when news was a big part of the search and social experience of Canadians appears to be over.

Alfred Hermida - January 31, 2024