Global media leaders gather to discuss AI’s future in journalism

Media leaders from around the globe convened in Beijing for the 7th World Media Summit to deliberate on the impact of artificial intelligence on journalism. The five-day event, co-organized by Xinhua News Agency and the Beijing municipal government, attracted nearly 500 participants from 112 countries, including representatives from the United Nations.

The summit's theme, "Media in the Intelligent Age: From Consensus to Action," underscored the need for media organizations to adapt to the rapidly evolving AI landscape while maintaining journalistic integrity. Li Shulei, a senior CPC official, delivered a keynote address, emphasizing the importance of responsible AI use in media.

Delegates discussed the challenges AI poses to the media industry, such as ethical considerations and the spread of misinformation. They agreed on the necessity of international cooperation to develop AI application standards and a global database of AI uses. The 7th World Media Summit Beijing Consensus, adopted at the end of the summit, calls for joint efforts to advance the global media industry in the AI era.

The initiative aims to ensure that AI benefits media organizations of all sizes and in all countries, fostering inclusive and responsible AI application in media. Participants from developing nations emphasized the importance of the summit for their media organizations' digital transformation and the need to bridge development gaps.