This number grows by an average of 136,000 new users per day. The Internet still seems to be an American phenomenon with Americans comprising 61 percent of the usage. Nearly 80 percent of the content is in English. The Associated Press reported that there are over 320 million web pages on the Internet, and the best search engines can index only 40 percent of the information. Direct links that remove the filter are more and more possible.
Consumers choice seems to be on the rise.
Rosen's comments are shared by many in the profession. The journalist's role will change in the future. The question is to what extent. No, because although the media is not relied on as much as in the past, according to various surveys and polls, it's still seen as an objective news source. Even with more businesses, organizations and individuals providing information on the Internet, the objectivity and credibility of what they produce may be inherently suspect.