Can journalism hold platforms accountable?

As platform companies have grown to mediate core aspects of our society, a central question has emerged of who should and can hold them accountable? With many governments unwilling or unable to govern the digital space, journalism and journalists have been leading efforts to better understand and document the social effects of our platform ecosystem. In this panel we will discuss what the role of journalism is in holding platforms accountable, and whether journalism is sufficiently equipped and resourced for this growing role in society.