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@article{190115,
        author = {Sree Naga Raja Sekhar Mallela and Dr. Vinaya Kumar sir and Dr. R. Kiran Kumar Sir},
        title = {Smart Journalism in the Age of IoT and 5G: Transforming Indian Media through Emerging Technologies},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {2460-2463},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=190115},
        abstract = {Journalism in the 21st century is undergoing a seismic shift driven by technological innovation. The convergence of the Internet of Things (IoT) and 5G networks is redefining how news is gathered, verified, and disseminated in real time. This paper explores the transformative potential of these technologies within the Indian media landscape, highlighting their role in enhancing real-time reporting, immersive storytelling, and participatory audience engagement. Employing a qualitative research design that integrates expert interviews, case studies, and document analysis, this study identifies the opportunities and ethical challenges presented by smart, interconnected journalism. While IoT and 5G promise unprecedented speed, precision, and personalization, they also raise pressing questions around data privacy, misinformation, and algorithmic accountability. Anchored in the conceptual framework of Media 5.0, this paper argues that the future of Indian journalism lies in building an intelligent, inclusive, and ethically responsible media ecosystem.},
        keywords = {Journalism, IoT, 5G, Cloud Media, Media 5.0, Indian News Ecosystem, Digital Ethics, Smart Reporting},
        month = {January},
        }