Owen Huchon
Owen is a journalist and section editor. He covers issues related to editorial, economic, and technological independence in the media, with a particular focus on the internet and archiving.
Latest Posts
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Unpredictable algorithms, traffic collapse, platform dependency: media outlets find themselves trapped by an Internet they no longer control. How can they preserve their connection with their audience? An overview of ongoing initiatives.
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This week, in the 10 links, we explore how media outlets and internet users are seeking alternatives to traditional social networks in response to the misconduct of their leaders and the toxic content that thrives on them.
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Plane travel, participation in controversial events, greenwashing attempts… For independent media dedicated to ecology, reconciling ethical principles with editorial imperatives is a challenge. A dilemma that recent COPs have crystallized, giving rise to various approaches.
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For this back-to-school edition, we invite you to review the lessons learned over the past year and identify the challenges ahead in the coming months.
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This week in the 10 links, we talk about the final season of our podcast, Chemins, and the limits of AI. But also: Bluesky wants to win over the press, the role of whistleblowers and OSINT exercises.
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Google changing the rules and the growing control of conservative billionaires in the media ecosystem. Also in this edition: the use of humor in journalism, a profile of news influencers, and tools for participating in Internet archiving.
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All our gift ideas to delight your loved ones during the holidays while supporting independent press and publishing. With Divergences, Gaze, Hors d'Atteinte…
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This week, in the 10 links, we discuss Google and OpenAI's influence on the press, Internet culture, the precarious situation of video game journalists, and a guide to the fediverse.
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As confidence in social networks and the companies that run them has faltered, the idea of a more open and decentralized Internet has gained traction. The "fediverse" embodies this hope. But how does it work and can it truly live up to the expectations it generates?
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This week, in our 10 links, we discuss the Washington Post's decision not to endorse a candidate for the American presidential election at Jeff Bezos's request, and concerns raised by far-right lawmakers in the National Assembly about threats to press independence.