Media and journalism in AI and disinformation times


Permanent Mission of Belgium - Wallonie-Bruxelles à Genève

Session 280

Tuesday, 8 July 2025 17:00–17:45 (UTC+02:00) Physical (on-site) and Virtual (remote) participation Room G, Palexpo Media Partner's Insight
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Physical (on-site) and Virtual (remote) participation


Médias et journalisme à l'ère de l'IA et de la désinformation

(English below)

Nous invitons en particulier les journalistes à participer à cet atelier. Une discussion ouverte avec les participants sera organisée autour de la présentation d'un outil d'IA servant à détecter les fausses nouvelles (projet AI4Debunk), et du travail de la Fondation Hirondelle en soutien aux journalistes dans le monde et en particulier dans le Sud global. 

La discussion aura lieu en français, avec interprétation vers l'anglais.

 

We particularly invite journalists to take part in this workshop. An open discussion with participants will be organized around the presentation of an AI tool used to detect fake news (AI4Debunk project), and the work of Fondation Hirondelle in supporting journalists around the world and in the Global South in particular.

The discussion will take place in French, with interpretation into English.

Topics
Artificial Intelligence Education Ethics Media
WSIS Action Lines
  • AL C3 logo C3. Access to information and knowledge
  • AL C9 logo C9. Media

This session is mainly focused on the C9 Media action line; contributing to understanding the impact of new technologies on the work of journalists and on the information society.

Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 4 logo Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
  • Goal 17 logo Goal 17: Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development

A healthy and rich journalistic ecosystem is key to all the SDGs, as it is about conveying trustworthy information.