Sherzod Asadov: Artificial intelligence poses new challenges for the media community
The Third Uzbekistan – Russia Media Forum, organized by the UzA and TASS news agencies, opened in Tashkent today.
The event brings together senior representatives of the presidential administrations of both countries, heads of leading media outlets, journalists, experts and members of the media communities of Uzbekistan and Russia.
Speaking at the opening of the forum, Presidential Press Secretary Sherzod Asadov noted that regular dialogue between the leaders of the two countries, based on mutual trust and friendship, is providing strong momentum for the development of multifaceted cooperation between Uzbekistan and Russia, including in media and communications.
Uzbekistan’s media landscape has undergone large-scale changes in recent years. Today, non-state media account for 67 percent of the country’s media outlets, while internet access has reached 94 percent. Digital content production continues to expand, and Central Asia’s first national media bank has been launched.
At the same time, the rapid development of artificial intelligence and digital technologies is presenting the professional community with new challenges. Ensuring the reliability of information, promoting journalistic responsibility, and combating fake news and disinformation are becoming increasingly important priorities.
Information attacks and false reports must not become a source of mistrust and discord between countries and peoples. On the contrary, words and information should foster mutual understanding, respect and stronger ties of friendship.
Promising areas for further cooperation include joint educational programs and internships, collaboration on fact-checking, implementing projects involving artificial intelligence and digital technologies, and strengthening direct professional ties between media organizations in the two countries.
“I am confident that the forum will serve as an important platform for new ideas, practical initiatives and joint media projects”, Sherzod Asadov said.
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