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...

AI offers media outlets tools to increase efficiency through task automation, helping newsrooms meet growing demands and remain competitive. However, the financial sustainability of media is becoming more fragile as generative AI platforms repurpose journalistic content without proper compensation, diverting revenue from independent outlets to digital platforms and to AI actors. Among the issues being discussed is fair remuneration for content used by AI systems , with copyright enforcement mechanisms and fair revenue-sharing models. Media outlets are facing how to balance AI use with maintaining good practices and audience trust and engagement . Many have issued codes of conduct stressing respect for audience data, content authenticity, AI use disclosure, transparency, and information integrity.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)  is increasingly influencing the integrity of elections , offering tools for fact-checking and combating disinformation while empowering journalists and voters to promote informed democratic participation . However, it poses risks, as generative AI enables the creation of misleading content like deep-fakes, undermining trust in democratic institutions . Addressing these challenges requires collaboration among governments, media, and civil society.

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