The Media Show: Netflix鈥檚 skyscraper live stunt
Netflix鈥檚 skyscraper stunt, reporting ICE operations in Minneapolis, and why algorithms are in the news.
The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti during ICE operations in Minneapolis has intensified scrutiny of how events are recorded and reported, as video filmed by members of the public becomes central to news coverage. Meg Anderson, correspondent at NPR, outlines the challenge for reporters on the ground.
Algorithms are in the news. Elon Musk says he will "open-source" the algorithms that power X. Instagram has recently started giving some users more control over what its algorithm recommends. And 鈥渢he secret sauce鈥 that powers TikTok has been part of the discussion this month as the company sells its US operations. James Ball, political editor at The New World, explains their fascination.
Netflix鈥檚 live broadcast of free solo climber Alex Honnold scaling a skyscraper in Taiwan has raised ethical questions about risk. Vicky Jessop, commissioning editor and culture writer at The Evening Standard, considers what the event tells us about the future of television.
Presenter: Ros Atkins
Producer: Lisa Jenkinson
Content producer: Laura Cain
Researcher: Phil Hawkins
Technical co-ordinator: Akik Rahman
Sound engineer: Robin Schroder
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