Al Jazeera Media Institute has announced the second edition of the Al Jazeera Artificial Intelligence in Media Conference, which will be held from Jan11 to 12, 2025. The conference features panel discussions and professional workshops with the engagement of a host of international experts, along with speakers from major tech firms including Microsoft, Google, IBM and Cisco. The attendees will discuss cutting-edge AI tools in news collection, verification and deepfake detection and showcase successful Arab and global experiences in employing AI in media.
In addition, the conference will address forward-looking issues, including algorithmic bias and its impact on the integrity of media content, ways to build trust between the audience and content produced using smart tools, and the impact of AI on professionals in journalism.
Director of Al Jazeera Media Institute Eman al-Amri emphasized that through organizing this conference, the Institute aims to create a space for serious dialogue between technology experts and media organizations on a responsible and effective AI use to ensure maintaining core journalistic values and adapting to technological advancements.
The conference provides an opportunity to blend in-depth discussions with practical application and features scientific sessions and debates on ethical and professional challenges with respect to leveraging AI, in addition to practical workshops that allow participants to explore the state-of-the-art advancements in this field.
The Al Jazeera Media Institute invited journalists, academics and tech enthusiasts to engage in the event, which represents a unique platform for exploring the latest technological innovations and an opportunity to learn about successful global experiences in integrating AI into journalism and sharing ideas and perspectives on the future of media in light of the rapid technological evolution.
