World Press Freedom Day

Media were among the first to incorporate AI algorithms into their workflows since they were consistently seeking ways to enhance the quality, quantity, and speed of their publications. This insight offers an overview of the opportunities, challenges, and risks that twenty-first-century journalists encounter when utilizing AI in their profession. It discusses various aspects of the media landscape, including traditional satellite broadcasting and alternative media, while exploring different genres of journalism, ranging from investigative to socio-political. The research draws on materials from Arab, European, and Russian scholars, as well as the author’s personal experiences working for an international television channel. The insight also offers recommendations for enhancing the application of AI in journalism , which can be implemented by companies involved in AI development. This study may prove beneficial for journalism students, seasoned journalists, and anyone interested in g...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents both opportunities and challenges for women journalists. AI can support victims of gender-based violence by streamlining reporting tools and enhancing fairness in digital spaces. These advancements could reduce barriers to reporting abuse and enable faster responses. AI also amplifies existing risks for women journalists in the digital landscape . The UN Commission on the Status of Women has identified technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) as a critical global issue, particularly affecting women in public-facing roles like journalism. AI systems can generate deep-fakes, doctored images, and mis/disinformation campaigns aimed at discrediting or intimidating women journalists. These AI-driven attacks jeopardize their safety but also have a chilling effect on their work, potentially limiting public access to information .

On May 6, 2025; From 16:00 – 18:00; A parallel event entitled ''L'IA au service de l’intégrité de l’information et de la paix." Organizer: Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) Venue: Centre BOZAR, Salle Rotonde Suzanne Bertouille (Brussels) Register here Contact: Shelina Scaravelli

On May 6, 2025; From 9:45 – 11:15; A parallel event entitled ''Environmental journalism in the age of generative AI: Augmented Ethical Journalism vs. AI-Driven Climate Dis-/Misinformation." Organizers: Reporters without Borders , Fundacion para la Libertad de Prensa (FLIP) , Cartooning for Peace Venue: Institut des Hautes Études des Communications sociales - École de Journalisme de Bruxelles Contact: Paul Pouchoux