The key in this discussion is whether society is willing to pay reporters to produce news and information that is grounded in journalism's values and practices. This lends credibility and reliability to their reports. That takes time and money. Remember the time and effort put in by the reporters in “Spotlight” and “All the President's Men”? The best reporters:
1. Are independent and not self-interested or self motivated;
2. Are willing to acknowledge their own implicit biases and do their best to be neutral, fair and balanced in reporting;
3. Verify information from multiple sources; seeks sources out of their comfort zone;
4. Are accountable for what they publish; admit mistakes and are open and transparent;
5 Avoid using anonymous sources; name sources.

So, next time you read any report, see whether the writers follow this list.