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New media is a term that represents communication technologies that allow for interaction between the user and the content. This concept, which emerged in the 1990s with interactive CD-ROMs, is often associated with Web 2.0^[5] and includes a vast array of web-related communication. The key characteristics of new media are its interactive nature, contenu généré par l'utilisateur^[1], accessibility, connectivity, multimodal capabilities, and real-time communication features. It has transformed the way we communicate, changed traditional media landscapes, and enabled global connectivity. However, it also presents challenges such as information overload, misinformation spread, vie privée^[6] et security^[7] concerns, digital divide^[2] issues, and regulatory and ethical dilemmas. Future trends in new media point towards the growth of médias sociaux^[4] platforms, the integration of AI and AR technologies, the expansion of réalité virtuelle^[3] applications, personalized content, and an emphasis on sustainable and ethical practices.

Définitions des termes

1. ↑ Contenu généré par les utilisateurs ( user-generated content ) User-generated content, often shortened to UGC, refers to any form of content such as photos, videos, text, testimonials, and audio that are posted by users on various platforms, including social media and wikis. It's a broad term that encompasses a range of uses, from problem-solving and news reporting to entertainment and advertising. Notably, major news outlets like BBC and CNN, as well as businesses of all sizes use UGC for their respective purposes. The key characteristics of UGC are user contribution, creativity, and online accessibility. While it's a powerful tool, it also raises challenges such as defining the minimum creative effort and managing potential negative outcomes. UGC plays a crucial role in media pluralism, challenging traditional media hierarchies and diversifying content sources.

2. ↑ digital divide.

1 The digital divide refers to the gap between individuals, households, businesses, and geographic areas at different socio-economic levels with regard to their opportunities to access information and communication technologies. It is the disparity in the access to, use of, or impact of information and communication technologies. The digital divide stems from various factors, including income, education, race, gender, location, age, skills, awareness, and attitudes. It is not just about the physical connection to the internet but also about the quality of that connection, digital literacy, and the ability to use information. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the digital divide became more noticeable as reliance on digital technologies increased significantly. The digital divide can exacerbate educational, health, and social disparities among different socio-economic and demographic groups.

2 The digital divide refers to the gap between individuals, households, businesses, and geographic areas at different socio-economic levels with regard to their opportunities to access information and communication technologies. It is the disparity in the access to, use of, or impact of information and communication technologies. The digital divide stems from various factors, including income, education, race, gender, location, age, skills, awareness, and attitudes. It is not just about the physical connection to the internet but also about the quality of that connection, digital literacy, and the ability to use information. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the digital divide became more noticeable as reliance on digital technologies increased significantly. The digital divide can exacerbate educational, health, and social disparities among different socio-economic and demographic groups.