Helen Jay

Former Channel 4 policy head, now PhD at University of Westminster. Interested in communications, politics and power. Media/tech policy for democracy.

[Helen Jay @hljay]

As many others are saying (@elipariser @VWPickard @zittrain @akrasodomsk) maybe this is a moment to reflect on whether a system dominated by wholly profit-orientated and unaccountable communications platforms has served us well and what alternatives aimed at public good could be

[Helen Jay @hljay]

Impressive! @stephenkb

[Stephen Bush @stephenkb]

@rafaelbehr I, for one, welcome our new Keir Starmer overlords.

[John Crace @JohnJCrace]

Strange to hear some pundits saying Reform is the story of the night. Er, we’re about to have a Labour government with a majority of 170

[Professor Suzanne Franks @suzannehfranks]

Fascinating discussions arising from @po_qu special issue on future of public service broadcasting and ideas/policies for a future government. @DianeCoyle1859 @sundersays @stephenkb @hljay

[The Voice of the Listener and Viewer (VLV) @vlvuk]

https://t.co/bGTqxpgEpB A whirlwind week with the #MediaBill & we want to thank all those on the journey @hljay @CathyJ0707 @stevenjbarnett @sandfordawards @Childmediafound @mediareformUK @_ibt @decenteredmedia @bettermediauk @_CFTA @PSBfuture @jrct_uk & especially #BaronessBull.

[Tom Chivers @TMChivers]

'Inform, educate & entertain' enshrined in law, but PSBs no longer required to deliver specific genres that markets rarely provide

A pyrrhic victory for citizens' interests, following a strong campaign by @vlvuk @Childmediafound @_ibt @decenteredmedia @mediareformUK & others

[Helen Jay @hljay]

Great to attend my first RIPE conference at #ripe2024. Such a stimulating few days presenting research, meeting new colleagues and talking through the challenges of psm. Thanks for having me!

[Helen Jay @hljay]

“We’re not suddenly inundated with research on what kinds of digital communities are healthy for young people, or funding to experiment with new networks that could help them cope with anxiety and social pressure”. Spot on as always from @EthanZ on the gaps in digital regulation

[Prospect @prospect_uk]

The US could soon ban TikTok.
But that’s a negative solution to the internet’s problems, argues @EthanZ, @UMassAmherst
So, where is the positive one?

https://t.co/DxU8bawv2S

[Scientific American @sciam]

The profit-led business models of big tech are harming democracy. We should look to the tradition of public media to help us find alternatives | Analysis https://t.co/dFt8JzjYTY

[Helen Jay @hljay]

Excited to have authored this for @sciam

[Helen Jay @hljay]

Playing out this level of drama through the medium of Twitter and emojis just makes it even more gripping - what is going on!!!!!

[Sam Altman @sama]

❤️

[Helen Jay @hljay]

Everything about this is extremely insane. The idea that it is appropriate, even exciting!, for the prime minister to be deferential to a tech billionaire… the soft ball questions, the response that in the future there will be no jobs!! Mind boggling in both idea and execution.

[Sky News @SkyNews]

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak asks Elon Musk about his thoughts on AI will impact the labour market.

'There will come a point were no job is needed', says Elon Musk - adding 'the new challenge will be: how do we find meaning a life?'.

https://t.co/60fhihY1Mx

📺 Sky 501/ YouTube

[Helen Jay @hljay]

@StefanFSchubert How about climate change being his climate change

[emily bell @emilybell]

From Rupert Murdoch’s ‘retirement’ statement. A paragraph which is about as dishonest as any you will read anywhere. Murdoch not only IS the elite, but ultimately decides what constitutes ‘the elite’ - gaslighting those who point out the dishonest

[Helen Jay @hljay]

@dinosofos So gross

[Public Media Alliance @PublicMediaPMA]

🤔 What is a #PublicService Internet? Why do we need it? And how could we establish it?

In an interview with PhD researcher @hljay, we explore the case for a public service internet, and why some think it's so crucial for democracy & society.

Read ⬇️

https://t.co/ngEOcO7dYz

[Helen Jay @hljay]

On way home after an incredibly inspiring + stimulating time at the @digitalgoodnet summer school. An amazing cohort of cross-disciplinary PHD students all sharing visions of how to build a better digital world. Thanks for having me and look forward to lots more conversations!

[Helen Jay @hljay]

Great to have spoken at this today on all things media and digital policy, and to have had lots of interesting chats with like minded people who care about making the media better. Thank you for having me!

[Media Reform Coalition @mediareformUK]

**Tomorrow**

Join us at Birkbeck for a series of talks and conversations on how we can make media more democratic.

Media Democracy Festival 2023 - details here: https://t.co/eNVuvLoWrt

[Helen Jay @hljay]

@elizabday @TimesMagazine Gosh this hit home. I am fortunate enough to be on the other side now but you never, ever forget. Thank you Elizabeth as ever for your vulnerability.

[Helen Jay @hljay]

This is a great thread from @ellenejudson at @demos - particularly the question of - where is the citizen in digital policy making?

[Ellen Judson @ellenejudson]

a busy day of #BudgetDay2023! and what, you might ask, has that meant for tech and digital? Lots to think about from the new tech regulation and quantum reports - linked below. Read on for three things to celebrate, and three things I think are missing...🤓

[Helen Jay @hljay]

@stevenjbarnett Agree 100% with this Steve. Media organisations are nothing if they cannot hold their nerve against political interference. Breathtaking to see.