World Press Freedom Day - Part III What Governments and Others Are Doing to protect journalists, media integrity and diversity
-Image generated entirely by Microsoft Copilot In his World Press Freedom Day address, UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Türk warned about increasing media repression and the risks to press freedom posed by Artificial Intelligence, “AI-based algorithms often dictate what we see, shaping our opinions and perceptions of reality. Politicians use AI to weaponize disinformation and advance their own agendas. States are also using AI tools to monitor journalists and their sources online, violating their right to privacy. This has a chilling effect on media workers everywhere……. “(He) called ‘on states to ensure that journalists are protected from attacks, hate campaigns, surveillance, and both physical and legal harassment. He emphasized the importance of transparency in data usage, content curation, and algorithm design. Moreover, he urged states to update media concentration laws to reflect the growing power of AI and tech platforms and to promote a divers...