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Chris Hall @sydneydialect.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

What are the hallmarks of a scam? 'Calm Down, There's No "A.I. Apocalypse"' LLMs are 'mathematically certain to hallucinate' according to people who make LLMs. #LLM #AI #PlatformJournalism #Journalism #YouTube @edzitron.com youtu.be/HGBRyjgBGvA

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Let's All Calm Down About the "A.I. Apocalypse"

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Chris Hall @sydneydialect.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Yeah, that's kind of the idea I got from Susan. Though even being "additive" seems to be optimistic and questionable as the harvesting technology is unproven. And the extraction of anything worthwhile from the nuggets is unproven. Though this is all very far from my expertise.

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Chris Hall @sydneydialect.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I'm glad you liked it. I can't remember if we mentioned it in the video but linked in the description is a research paper Prof Park published with colleagues about busting myths of deep-sea mining. She also has a blog susanmpark.com/news/2026/9/...

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Chris Hall @sydneydialect.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Deep-sea mining a good idea? My latest attempt at research communication. I sat down with Professor Park to review a youtuber's video about deep-sea mining. Link to research in description #DeepSeaMiningMoratorium #Mining #Usyd #JohnnyHarris #youtuber #journalism #research youtu.be/9ArsNUUY7rU

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Johnny Harris on Deep-Sea Mining: Review by Susan Park, critical minerals & Global Governance expert

YouTube video by ECR - media law & youtubers

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Victoria Fielding @drvicfielding.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I've written about the Labor paradox: some voters think Labor is too progressive and others say Labor is not progressive enough. Labor must build a broad political consensus and those who want change but don't want change to impact them are not helping! independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

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The Labor paradox: Too progressive, not progressive enough

Labor governments face criticism from both sides, but progress requires compromise, consensus and accepting that not every change will suit everyone.

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Michael West @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

After we broke the story 5 times, the Guardian sallies forth with "Exclusive: NDIS data may have ended up in Palantir" michaelwest.com.au/palantir-cel...

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Chris Hall @sydneydialect.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Yes! And thank you for sharing his bsky account!

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ICA Communication Law and Policy Division @commlawpolicy.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Chris researches newer forms of journalism on digital platforms, including “Serious YouTubers”, and what happens in policy when we have to decide who and what counts as journalism. His recent AJR article is open access: intellectdiscover.com/content/jour...

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Platform journalism on YouTube: A democratic functions approach to analysing journalism on digital platforms | Intellect

Independent youtubers who create content on political, social and economic issues attract very large audiences and are increasingly the object of study for journalism scholars. This article contribute...

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ICA Communication Law and Policy Division @commlawpolicy.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Meet Policy, Power, Publics Podcast (P4), the new podcast from ICA’s Communication Law & Policy Division. Our first guest is ECR Chris Hall, talking about life after the PhD, and finding your place in the field. 🎧 New Voices in CLP: A Conversation with Chris Hall open.spotify.com/episode/4iGO...

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New Voices in CLP: A Conversation with Chris Hall

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Chris Hall @sydneydialect.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Oh ok. You are thinking of journalism standards. My article isn't about professional journalism. It's about how professional youtubers are developing their own, self-imposed, ethical and professional standards. Their standards are not formalised and mostly unwritten. I think this is interesting

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Chris Hall @sydneydialect.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

You think they should have no standards? If they should have none, then why do so many youtubers have high standards around accuracy, minimising harm, error correction, human source protection and others?

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Chris Hall @sydneydialect.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

What editorial standards should youtubers have? This week in CMT News I wrote about this, and reflected on high profile youtubers who allegedly damaged the integrity of 'serious youtubers' @hankgreen.bsky.social @aragusea.bsky.social @unlearnecon.bsky.social www.uts.edu.au/news/2026/08...

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The serious standards of serious youtubers

Chris Hall shared a provocation on a Raw Ethics Panel at the Festival of dangerous ideas: that youtubers can be ethical.

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Chris Hall @sydneydialect.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Hi Josephine. I submitted in July & my thesis is under examination. I've been told it is quite "book friendly". I hope to publish a couple of articles as well as a book. A "journalism in law" article is on my mind. 2 new amendments have already added to plethora of legal understandings of journalism

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Chris Hall @sydneydialect.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

You think people would flock to such a government owned platform? Adding posting, chat function etc to MyGov? Not exactly the same, but it reminds me of what European countries, and European agencies are doing on the fediverse. Egs. - aus.social/@EUCommissio... - social.schleswig-holstein.de

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Aus.Social

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Chris Hall @sydneydialect.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

I'm not quite sure what you mean. Are you talking about Mastodon? The Fediverse?

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Chris Hall @sydneydialect.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

So the social media ban for under 16s is actually very popular? I talk about this & more with media expert Dr Tim Koskie from the Communication, Law and Policy division of the International Communication Association. @ica-clp.bsky.social @icahdq.bsky.social #AusPol #Media youtu.be/Vb3qjz24ShA

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Social media ban is popular! Trust in news. The ICA - A chat with media expert Dr Timothy Koskie

YouTube video by ECR - media law & youtubers

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Chris Hall @sydneydialect.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Do you think Laura Tingle is an "influencer" or a "content creator"? Which news brand to Aussies trust more, the ABC or Sky News? In this video I share some thoughts on the Digital News Report Australia 2026. youtu.be/R80zgVmvM70?...

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Where do Aussies get their news? Which media companies do they trust? Digital News Report Australia

YouTube video by ECR - media law & youtubers

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Chris Hall @sydneydialect.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

"Echoes of White Australia still generate passionate debate in 21st century Australia at a time when the expressions of 'White Canada' and 'White New Zealand' have long been forgotten, and America's Chinese Exclusion Act has reverted to a subject of specialist enquiry" (p. 1).

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Chris Hall @sydneydialect.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Ok, I'll say it. Bourdieu's field theory has nothing to do with journalism.

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Chris Hall @sydneydialect.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

You mean from now on, right? Albo has been on the podcast.

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Chris Hall @sydneydialect.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Wow, what a stupid "question" that the ABC is legitimising. Good comments from Gamlen and Okano. My master's thesis was on Japanese national identity creation. Japan is not, and has never been, monocultural. www.christopher-james-hall.com/blog/heterog...

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The Heterogeneous Nature of the Japanese Archipelago: the Edo Period — Platform Journalism

The notion of Japanese homogeneity is often seen as the reason for Japan's reluctance to encourage immigration. However, the idea of Japanese homogeneity is far from being a historical fact and is bes...

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Chris Hall @sydneydialect.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Thanks yeah, end is in sight. Only a couple more weeks. I have been very lucky to have such an interesting project. I will try and publish more from my thesis once I submit etc. I especially want to publish some of the law stuff :-)

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Chris Hall @sydneydialect.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Who is right about the economy and inequality? Millionaire youtuber Gary's Economics has some suggestions. But can we trust him? Money&Macro fact checks Gary's Economics. But can we trust Money&Macro? In this video analyse Money&Macro's analysis of Gary's Economics youtu.be/BrrgxKdSK5U

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Is Money & Macro right about Garys Economics?

YouTube video by Early Career Researcher - media law & youtubers

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Chris Hall @sydneydialect.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

I'm not sure about that. This report seems quite rigorous - youtu.be/XHM1agd7cuk

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Pauline’s Poor Performance

YouTube video by The Sloan Zone

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Chris Hall @sydneydialect.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

I wanted to interview this guy. But he is very good at hiding himself despite posting so many videos

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Chris Hall @sydneydialect.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Snackademics – I Saw It On The NewsTube I was on the radio this morning talking about legal impacts of youtubers creating public interest journalism (aka my PhD research). In case you missed it, click the link for the online version. www.2ser.com/snackademics... @2ser.bsky.social

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Chris Hall @sydneydialect.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Today I was lucky enough to be interviewed about my research by Danny at 2SER. @2ser.bsky.social #2SER #Radio @uts-cmt.bsky.social

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Chris Hall @sydneydialect.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

And I reckon the fact that it doesn't come close to delivering promised benefits might also be a factor.

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Chris Hall @sydneydialect.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

No dramas. I hope you find it interesting. It's my first article from my PhD research. Once I submit my thesis I plan to publish more. I also analysed youtubers in terms of Aus media law. If you are interested I've also written a few non-peer-reviewed things www.christopher-james-hall.com/media

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Media — Platform Journalism

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Chris Hall @sydneydialect.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Totally makes sense. Also, I just realised that you probably haven't seen my past posts. Anyway, you might be interested in an article I published last year (open access). It is on friendlyjordies, one of the 20 youtubers that I analysed for my PhD. intellectdiscover.com/content/jour...

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Platform journalism on YouTube: A democratic functions approach to analysing journalism on digital platforms | Intellect

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Dean from Australia @deanfromaustralia.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Make this budget video the only video you watch. Labor is setting Australia up for the future... #auspol youtu.be/-3DKOQqngTs?...

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Real Estate Agents Are So F***ing Mad

YouTube video by friendlyjordies

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The Chaser @chaser.com.au · 12/05/2026

"If anything changes, I will be forced to raise it by the exact amount I already will be" he said to the media. chaser.com.au/general-news...

Landlord says he will raise rent if policies change, as opposed to his current plan to raise rent for no reason

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Chris Hall @sydneydialect.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

The New Energy Security: Australia's Strategic Choice From Fossil Exports To Renewable Partnerships. Webinar by World Wide Fund for Nature - Australia @wwf.de #Renewables vs #FossilFuels www.greenenergystatecraft.org/media/the-ne...

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The New Energy Security: Australia's Strategic Choice — Green Energy Statecraft Project

The New Energy Security: Australia's Strategic Choice From Fossil Exports To Renewable Partnerships.

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