Workshop highlights limitations of AI, fact-checking and ethical journalism

KARACHI: A media workshop highlighted the limitations of artificial intelligence (AI), fact-checking and ethical journalism.

Addressing a three-day media training workshop titled “Enhancing Pak-US Relations Through Reporting”, jointly organised by Media Foundation 360 and the US Consulate Karachi, senior journalist Mubashir Bukhari said that AI has not yet proven to be a substitute for the human mind. 

He called for wide-ranging training for journalists in reporting techniques, stressing its importance in the evolving media landscape. 

Around 25 journalists from print, electronic and digital media attended the workshop. 

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The three-day sessions focused on several aspects of journalism, including fact-checking, ethical reporting, and addressing underreported issues.

Senior journalist Lubna Jerar stressed the importance of fact-checking, describing it as a vital element of modern journalism that not only enhances journalists’ credibility but also ensures the delivery of accurate information to the public. 

The workshop paid special emphasis on the promotion of investigative journalism.

During the workshop, the participants were updated about the ongoing US Agency for International Development (USAID) projects in Sindh. 

US Consulate representative Riva Gupta also joined the workshop on the second day. She lauded the initiative and underlined the importance of such training programmes for media professionals.