emirates7 - The National Media Office (NMO), in collaboration with TRENDS Research and Advisory, has launched a study titled "The Role of Media Regulatory Institutions in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities and Challenges." The report highlights the profound impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the media sector, focusing on the ethical and regulatory challenges faced by Arab media institutions as technological advancements accelerate.
Presented during the third edition of the Global Media Congress 2024 in Abu Dhabi, the study examines how AI has transformed media by enhancing the ability to engage audiences across various platforms—print, audio, visual, social media, and new digital media. AI has enabled faster and more intelligent tools for delivering news, thus reshaping the media landscape.
Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office and the UAE Media Council, emphasized the UAE’s commitment to scientific research and innovation, which are crucial for the country’s development. He stressed the importance of collaboration between media organizations and research institutions to address emerging challenges and enhance the role of media in communicating scientific findings and strategic issues to decision-makers. This integration helps strengthen the UAE’s competitive position on the global stage.
Al Hamed also acknowledged the successful partnership with TRENDS Research and Advisory, which contributes to developing scientific projects that offer insights into current trends and future possibilities. He noted that the study provides a valuable reference for media regulatory bodies to adapt and implement strategies that foster responsible and sustainable media in the digital era.
Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS Research and Advisory, expressed his appreciation for the collaboration with the National Media Office. He highlighted that the study offers a roadmap for media institutions in the Arab world to maximize the benefits of AI while maintaining high ethical standards. The report explores AI’s potential to enhance media content quality, but also emphasizes the need to address its challenges carefully.
The study covers several key topics, including the ethical implications of AI in the media, balancing technological innovation with human rights protection, and the best global practices for regulating AI. It explores how AI is revolutionizing the media industry, particularly in the Arab world, by introducing smarter tools for news production and dissemination, while also highlighting the risks of maintaining media integrity.
Furthermore, the study underscores the critical role of media regulatory institutions in balancing technological progress with social and human rights protections. It advocates for the creation of adaptable and robust regulatory frameworks to safeguard media integrity in the age of AI.
Presented during the third edition of the Global Media Congress 2024 in Abu Dhabi, the study examines how AI has transformed media by enhancing the ability to engage audiences across various platforms—print, audio, visual, social media, and new digital media. AI has enabled faster and more intelligent tools for delivering news, thus reshaping the media landscape.
Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office and the UAE Media Council, emphasized the UAE’s commitment to scientific research and innovation, which are crucial for the country’s development. He stressed the importance of collaboration between media organizations and research institutions to address emerging challenges and enhance the role of media in communicating scientific findings and strategic issues to decision-makers. This integration helps strengthen the UAE’s competitive position on the global stage.
Al Hamed also acknowledged the successful partnership with TRENDS Research and Advisory, which contributes to developing scientific projects that offer insights into current trends and future possibilities. He noted that the study provides a valuable reference for media regulatory bodies to adapt and implement strategies that foster responsible and sustainable media in the digital era.
Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS Research and Advisory, expressed his appreciation for the collaboration with the National Media Office. He highlighted that the study offers a roadmap for media institutions in the Arab world to maximize the benefits of AI while maintaining high ethical standards. The report explores AI’s potential to enhance media content quality, but also emphasizes the need to address its challenges carefully.
The study covers several key topics, including the ethical implications of AI in the media, balancing technological innovation with human rights protection, and the best global practices for regulating AI. It explores how AI is revolutionizing the media industry, particularly in the Arab world, by introducing smarter tools for news production and dissemination, while also highlighting the risks of maintaining media integrity.
Furthermore, the study underscores the critical role of media regulatory institutions in balancing technological progress with social and human rights protections. It advocates for the creation of adaptable and robust regulatory frameworks to safeguard media integrity in the age of AI.