Xinhua's Fu Hua Leads Call for AI Oversight in Media

The 7th World Media Summit, held in Beijing from Nov. 5 to 9, brought together around 500 representatives from nearly 330 media organizations, think tanks, government bodies, and international organizations across 112 countries and regions. Media professionals emphasized that the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in journalism must align with the preservation of journalistic integrity.

Fu Hua, president of Xinhua News Agency, advocated for sharing technologies and experiences to enhance the media industry's development. Paul Bascobert, president of Reuters, highlighted the importance of human involvement in journalism despite technological advancements.

Fabrice Fries, chairman and CEO of Agence France-Presse, discussed the concept of "augmented journalism," where AI assists journalists by automating repetitive tasks and processing information, allowing them to focus on deeper reporting. The summit underscored the pressing challenges posed by AI to journalistic standards and the necessity for international collaboration in navigating these changes.