Ilir Gashi

Journalist, activist, and media development expert based in Belgrade.

Tech giants, social media, and journalism: To leave or to stay?

'OUR MEDIA' CONFERENCE

Tech giants, social media, and journalism: To leave or to stay?

“In journalism, activism, and the fight for human rights, we often rely on social media to reach our audience or to amplify marginalized voices. At the same time, these platforms are built on a business model that profits from our attention, our data, and sometimes—even from the spread of disinformation.”

21 October 2025