Crime: Special episode: Interview with Handelsblatt editor-in-chief Sebastian Matthes about research, lawsuits and AI
With Handelsblatt Crime, it's usually about the big disputes and criminal cases in the economy. This time, Sebastian Matthes explains why investigative research is important - and complex.
In this special episode, host Ina Karabasz does not discuss an economic crime case, but rather the Handelsblatt newspaper itself. She speaks with Sebastian Matthes, the man ultimately responsible for everything in terms of press law. Matthes discusses the risks of extensive research, such as in the case of the Tesla Files, where the team tried for months to disprove the data.
"We did everything we could to prove that this data is wrong, that it was fabricated," Matthes says. The conversation also covers investigative journalism, the personal boundaries between uncovering the truth and entertainment, legal risks, trust in media, and how AI is changing journalism. "If there is no investigative economic reporting, then all stakeholders in this system do not get an honest look at what really happens, because companies can claim anything and machinations will never reach the public," Matthes says.
The program is moderated by Ina Karabasz and produced by Christian Heinemann. An exclusive subscription offer is available for all listeners and viewers of Handelsblatt Crime at https://www.handelsblatt.com/mehrjournalismus.
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