Editor-in-Chief tells Qatar Television: AI should assist journalists, not make decisions for them
<p>Doha, Qatar: Editor-in-Chief of <em>The Peninsula </em>Prof. Khalid Mubarak Al-Shafi has said that artificial intelligence can assist journalists in gathering information and carrying out their work, but it cannot replace their professional responsibility to verify facts and make editorial decisions.</p> <p>Speaking in an interview with Qatar Television, Prof. Al-Shafi said the rapid growth of…
Doha, Qatar - The Editor-in-Chief of The Peninsula, Prof. Khalid Mubarak Al-Shafi, has emphasized that while artificial intelligence can be a valuable tool for journalists, it should not replace their professional responsibilities. In an interview with Qatar Television, Prof. Al-Shafi highlighted that AI can aid in gathering information, but the verification of facts and editorial decision-making remain crucial roles for journalists.
He stressed that AI systems rely on extensive data, which may contain errors, and that journalists must take responsibility for the final product. The professor underlined that AI should be used as an assisting tool, not the decision-maker, and cautioned against relying solely on AI-generated information. Prof. Al-Shafi also addressed the importance of maintaining cultural and national identity in journalism, stressing that journalists should ensure the compatibility of AI-generated information with Qatari society's values.
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