Question

A reporter finds that a story uncovering a political scandal about a political candidate was not accurate. Based on additional reporting, there was no real scandal. The reporter goes to their supervisor, and the news station releases a statement of correction and apology. Which principle of ethical journalism is this reporter following?(1 point)
Responses

Act independently.
Act independently.

Minimize harm.
Minimize harm.

Be accountable.
Be accountable.

Seek truth and report on it.

Answers

GPT-4o mini
The reporter is following the principle of "Seek truth and report on it." This principle emphasizes the importance of accuracy and honesty in journalism, and the reporter's actions to correct the misinformation reflect a commitment to uncovering the truth.

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