World Press Freedom Day: Caribbean media faces new challenges in the age of AI

World Press Freedom Day: Caribbean media faces new challenges in the age of AI

‘The press is not only a defender of democracy, but also a guardian of our collective future’Originally published on Global VoicesFeature image created using Canva Pro elements. World Press Freedom Day, annually observed on May 3, is a poignant reminder of the need for press freedom, an occasion to remember the sacrifices made in pursuit of that freedom, and an opportunity for journalists and media practitioners to consider any issues that may b…

Sarelly Martínez Mendoza The inauguration of the Diploma in Journalism Assisted by Artificial Intelligence, organized by the Autonomous University of Chiapas, was the best way to celebrate World Press Freedom Day, on May 3. Most journalists in the entity surely use this tool in their informative activities, and for that reason, it is pertinent to update themselves in this branch of digital technology. In journalism, AI can attend research, data …

Journalism facing new threats from AI and censorship - Caribbean News Global

NEW YORK, USA – Countries must do everything to ensure that free and independent news reporting can thrive, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Friday in a message to mark World Press Freedom Day. “Amidst spiraling conflict, climate chaos, growing divisions, and a rapidly changing digital landscape, a free press is more vital than ever,” said Volker Türk. Furthermore, “the media help us understand the world around us and encourage …

by Valerie Fris PARAMARIBO — The Caribbean Media Institute (MIC) and the Caribbean Media Workers Association (ACM) are emphasizing the importance of responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in journalism in separate statements. In the context of World Press Freedom Day, Saturday, May 3, the organizations are calling for attention to the impact of artificial intelligence (AI), especially given the specific challenges in the region such as …

Media group: Tackle impact if AI

The impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on journalism must be urgently addressed. That is the challenge issued by the Media Institute of the Caribbean

World Press Freedom Day – Media urged to harness potential of AI - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

THE Media Institute of the Caribbean (MIC) has called for regional collaboration to harness the potential of Artificial Intelligence while safeguarding democratic discourse in the already vulnerable Caribbean media ecosystem challenged by limited advertising revenues, small market sizes, and economic vulnerabilities as well as natural disasters. In its message to commemorate Press Freedom Day on May 3 under the theme The Impact of Artificial Int…