A Viewer Sends a Video She Captured of a Hurricane

question 42

Multiple Choice

A viewer sends a video she captured of a hurricane touching down on the East Coast to a local news station. According to the text, what type of news source is this considered?

• A) original news source
• B) ordinary news source
• C) official news source
• D) expert news source

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Definitions:

Platform Capitalism

describes an economic system where platforms (e.g., social media, ride-sharing apps) play a central role in mediating economic transactions and generating value, often at the expense of traditional labor relations.

Algorithmic Management

The use of computer algorithms and software to manage, direct, and evaluate work and employees, often associated with gig economy platforms and data-driven decision-making.

Technological Biases

Technological biases are inherent prejudices or inclinations in the design, development, and deployment of technology that reflect the values, beliefs, or interests of their creators, which may inadvertently or deliberately marginalize certain groups.

Data Analytics

The process of examining datasets to draw conclusions about the information they contain, increasingly using specialized systems and software for insights, trends, and decision-making.