Public Spaces Incubator initiative unveils test concepts for improving online public conversations

Public broadcasters CBC/Radio-Canada, RTBF in Belgium, SRG SSR in Switzerland and ZDF in Germany, in collaboration with non-profit organization New_ Public, on Tuesday unveiled test concepts of possible solutions to transform how their websites, apps and other digital platforms are used for public conversation. “By encouraging open and diverse conversations, public broadcasters aim to play a crucial role in stimulating informed public debate that is essential to democracy,” reads a CBC press release. Tuesday’s announcement follows the launch last year of the broadcasters’ joint initiative, the Public Spaces Incubator, which was created to explore new ways for public service media to support civic engagement and...