India, Sept. 29 -- The digital age is here to stay. Any discussion that disregards this is logically fallacious. As of early 2025, approximately 5.64 billion people-68.7% of the world's population-use the internet. Around 5.41 billion people are on social media, which means 65.7% of humanity is consuming, commenting, or producing content online. News, too, has migrated to this vast arena. The mobile phone has become the world's primary newsstand.

Artificial Intelligence now curates feeds, personalises updates, and even drafts stories. Virtual and augmented reality offer immersive experiences, ranging from 3D war reporting to interactive explanations of election maps. The Digital News Report by Reuters indicates that 27% of consumers alre...