By the time you read these words, the Internet will have consumed about a petabyte of data. This means a thousand terabytes, or a million gigabytes, or a billion megabytes.
The Internet has liberated information and the smartphone has made it possible for citizens to see the window seat of the flight. But the journey became more turbulent. For decades, journalism has been guided by the basic principle that comment is free, and facts are sacred. In the century that has passed since the phrase was coined, comment remains free, but the facts are now alternative. In the post-truth era, where one person’s six can be another’s nine, there are no gatekeepers and few guardrails. Add a touch of AI, and you’ve got a toxic cocktail. But in this swarm of misinformation and disinformation, Hindustan Times has focused on scientific, factual, accurate and honest reporting.
Today, HT is pushing that envelope with a new version of its mobile app.
The updated app combines print quality and smooth printing with the speed and agility of digital. Its expansive news coverage covers local, national and global, with the same weight and accuracy. Its intelligent operations capture your preferences, and organize newsgroups, stories and alerts to fit your day and needs. The next polished AI assistant will step in when you need to go beyond complex ideas and add value to the conversation.
Video, visuals, and interactive stories bring the user experience to life.
HT’s signature offers, including HT Wknd, HT Brunch, Number Theory and Pick of The Day, find their own unique spaces on the app, designed and adapted for the mobile screen.
But at its core there is a balance – a century of confidence, with a touch of the future. The venerable journalistic legacy meets the promise and potential of the age of artificial intelligence. An experienced newsroom that embraces the evolution of the modern digital audience.
To thank you, our valued reader, the app will start with unrestricted access to premium stories and e-papers for a while, before adding app-exclusive content going forward. Tune into the first sound. Stay for the last word.
