Spotlight Turns to AI’s Role in Shaping the Future of Journalism: World Press Freedom Day 2025
Posted: 6 May, 2025 Filed under: Hlengiwe Dube | Tags: AI, algorithmic curation, algorithms, Artificial intelligence, automated fact-checking tools, automated translation, biased news, ChatGPT, critical challenges, democracy, editorial decisions, ethical responsibilities, human rights, independent media, misinformation, multilingual content distribution, real-time content moderation, transformation, transparency, World Press Freedom Day 3 Comments
Author: Hlengiwe Dube
Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria
On 3 May 2025, the world observed World Press Freedom Day. This annual commemoration is a reminder of the important role that free, independent media plays in protecting democracy, transparency, and human rights. It is a day for governments to reaffirm their obligation to safeguard press freedom, for journalists and media professionals to reflect on ethical responsibilities, and for the public to honour the many courageous media practitioners who have risked or lost their lives in the pursuit of truth. In 2025, the theme of World Press Freedom Day is as urgent as it is visionary: Reporting in the Brave New World – The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and the Media. The theme acknowledges the profound and accelerating impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the field of journalism. As AI tools become more deeply integrated into the production, distribution, and consumption of news, this transformation brings with it both groundbreaking opportunities and critical challenges that demand global attention.
Ethical Considerations of Artificial Intelligence (AIEd) in the Academic Context: Balancing Innovation and Responsibility
Posted: 28 September, 2023 Filed under: Lewis Morara | Tags: Academic Context, AI, AI Act, AI Bill of Rights, AI in Education, AI Regulation Policy Paper, AIEd, Algorithmic Recommendation Management Provisions, Artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, ethical implications, intelligent tutoring systems, ITS, narrow AI, OpenAI Leave a comment
Author: Lewis Morara
Lawyer, Allamano & Associates
2022 was a significant year for the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI).[1] The emergence of ChatGPT marked the end of the year. In the early weeks of 2023, Microsoft expressed interest in investing $10 billion in OpenAI, Chat GPT’s parent company.[2] This investment aimed to expedite the widespread adoption of AI in various industries.[3] It entailed integrating Chat GPT into everyday tools like Microsoft Suite.[4] This aligns with projections indicating that the global AI market’s revenue will grow at a rate of 19.6% annually, reaching $500 billion this year.[5] As AI becomes increasingly prevalent, there is a corresponding emphasis on regulatory measures. The events of 2022, including the EU’s adoption of the AI Act in December[6], the United States’ AI Bill of Rights in October[7], the UK’s AI Regulation Policy Paper in July[8], and China’s enforcement of the Algorithmic Recommendation Management Provisions in March, have set a robust precedent for the future.[9]
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