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Virality vs Responsibility: Language Evolution and a Journalist’s Responsibility in the Age of Digital Media

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30.09.2026

The Linguistics Society at Government College University recently organized an interactive seminar on the relationship between language use and journalistic responsibility in the contemporary media environment. The seminar featured Raesa Fatima, a journalist at Naya Daur and a prominent YouTube content creator, as the guest speaker. The session provided students with an opportunity to explore the changing nature of language in digital media and the ethical responsibilities journalists must consider while producing news content.

During the seminar, particular attention was given to the influence of linguistic choices on the way audiences understand news and public events. Fatima explained that language in journalism does more than simply communicate information; it can also shape meanings and influence public perceptions. She illustrated this point by discussing how terms such as........

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