Central Asia Discusses the Future of Journalism in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
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More than 120 representatives of government bodies, media organisations, civil society, academia and international organisations gathered in Bishkek for the 26th Central Asian Media Conference. Supported by the Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, the conference focused on news reliability, media ethics and public trust amid digital transformation.
Participants represented Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Mongolia. A key topic was the impact of artificial intelligence and digital platforms on journalists’ work and the region’s media environment.
Discussions covered the use of AI in newsrooms, countering disinformation, preserving media pluralism and ensuring the accuracy of published content. Participants also examined the legal and economic conditions facing media organisations, professional ethics and media self-regulation. Particular attention was given to independent press councils, the handling of complaints about publications and editorial accountability.
The agenda also addressed media literacy, public trust and journalists’ digital security. Experts discussed protecting information sources, personal data and professional communications, as well as countering cyber threats.
Jan Bratu, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, noted that audiences increasingly obtain news through social networks, digital platforms and messaging services, while technological advances are changing how information is created and distributed. Under these conditions, he said, information reliability, professional journalism standards and preparing specialists to work in the digital environment are particularly important.
At the conclusion of the conference, participants proposed developing practical approaches to regional media cooperation, improving professional standards, using AI in newsroom operations and strengthening journalists’ digital security.
On the sidelines of the conference, Kyrgyzstan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kairat Tursunkulov met with Jan Bratu. They discussed cooperation, exchanges of experience among regional media organisations and the further development of professional journalism standards.
Discussions covered the use of AI in newsrooms, countering disinformation, preserving media pluralism and ensuring the accuracy of published content. Participants also examined the legal and economic conditions facing media organisations, professional ethics and media self-regulation. Particular attention was given to independent press councils, the handling of complaints about publications and editorial accountability.
The agenda also addressed media literacy, public trust and journalists’ digital security. Experts discussed protecting information sources, personal data and professional communications, as well as countering cyber threats.
Jan Bratu, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, noted that audiences increasingly obtain news through social networks, digital platforms and messaging services, while technological advances are changing how information is created and distributed. Under these conditions, he said, information reliability, professional journalism standards and preparing specialists to work in the digital environment are particularly important.
At the conclusion of the conference, participants proposed developing practical approaches to regional media cooperation, improving professional standards, using AI in newsroom operations and strengthening journalists’ digital security.
On the sidelines of the conference, Kyrgyzstan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kairat Tursunkulov met with Jan Bratu. They discussed cooperation, exchanges of experience among regional media organisations and the further development of professional journalism standards.
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