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Glenn Greenwald, renowned journalist and host of System Update, offers a critical perspective on this trend. He emphasizes that true independence in media becomes tenuous once outlets are owned or heavily influenced by billionaires with specific political and ideological goals. Despite claims of editorial independence, the structural realities of media ownership mean that economic interests often predominate.
Greenwald warns of a potential "catch-and-kill" scenario, where controversial or dissenting voices might be stifled under the guise of maintaining brand integrity. For instance, debates on Israel, Ukraine, and other contentious topics could be marginalized if they threaten the interests of powerful investors or advertising partners.