Tech companies funding journalism projects deepens their codependence and implies the media is the exception that should be protected from tech's disruption (James Ball/Columbia Journalism Review)

James Ball / Columbia Journalism Review:
Tech companies funding journalism projects deepens their codependence and implies the media is the exception that should be protected from tech's disruption  —  Yesterday, Facebook announced it would spend $300 million over three years on journalistic content, partnerships, and programs.