We have instantaneous video communication (FaceTime, Zoom, etc.) so why can’t news channels use different, existing technology to communicate instantaneously?
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1 is reliable communications implies satalite links which delay signal because of the speed of light.
2 is live feeds are risky. Studio isnt so bad as its a controlled enviroment with professionals. Random members of the puplic includes anti social and criminal elements who might randomly stab someone, so a small delay to allow a producer to cut the feed is preferable. The BBC is not live leak, so doesnt really want to livestream a murder.
3 its expected that there is a delay here by the public, so it also helps shield the news company from any issues. After all its a news report live from location and they dont control the location. The delay cues people into this fact. People are less likely to make complaints to regulators etc for some rowdy drunk shouting stuff in the background of a live feed as its clearly not the news company doing it.
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