Beijing:Cambodia has presented three critical points aimed at ensuring technological advancements, specifically artificial intelligence (AI), support professional and responsible journalism while contributing positively to society.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, H.E. Prak Thaveak Amida, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Information, highlighted the potential of AI in enhancing news gathering, production, translation, and dissemination. He acknowledged the opportunities AI presents for broadening information access and strengthening communication globally. However, he also pointed out the challenges it poses, such as digital content verification and ensuring equitable technological benefits for media organizations with varying capacities.
H.E. Prak Thaveak Amida underscored three important considerations reinforcing professional journalism, advancing inclusive innovation and capacity building, and fostering dialogue on development and cultural understanding. He stressed the importance of maintaining accuracy, editorial responsibility, and professional ethics as media organizations integrate AI. Human oversight, content verification, and respect for confidentiality are crucial for maintaining public trust, he noted.
Additionally, he called for media literacy promotion to enable audiences to engage thoughtfully with information. The summit, themed 'Media in the Intelligent Age From Consensus to Action,' was organized by Xinhua News Agency and the Beijing Municipal Government, gathering nearly 500 representatives from 330 media outlets, think tanks, and government bodies from 112 countries and regions.