Assignment Content: Write a paper in which you answer the following:
1. What role do the following play in contemporary American society?
- Traditional news media
- Social media as news media
2. What do you think the news media's responsibility is in providing accurate information to the public? Think about the social responsibility theory, as well as the ethical cannons of the press from the Society of Professional Journalists.
3. Are social media platforms responsible for ensuring the content their users share is accurate and factual? Why or why not? Think about Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act
Include 2 examples to support your conclusions. Cite at least 1 source to support your assignment.