Guterres: Freedom of the press faces an unprecedented threat in the era of artificial intelligence

This came in a message on the occasion World Press Freedom DayHe affirmed that people are freedom “Mortgage for the Press” In light of a world suffering from conflicts and divisions, considering that the free and independent press is a basic public service “The spine to which the principles of accountability, justice, equality and human rights are based.”

The Secretary -General said that the work of journalists is getting more difficult and dangerous year after year, while they are subjected to attacks, detention, control, intimidation, violence and death, just because they do their work, and the number of deaths in their ranks increases in conflict areas, “Especially in Gaza.”

However, he stressed that the focus on the impact of artificial intelligence on the press and freedom of expression on the international day this year is a reminder of the new danger, and he said: “Serving algorithms, explicitly fabricated lies and hate speech are timing mines of land on the path of high -speed information, accurate, verified and fact -based information are the best tool to dismantle them.”

Mr. Guterres stressed the importance of adapting artificial intelligence in a manner consistent with human rights and puts the facts in the first place, stressing that the global principles of the integrity of the information announced last year “It supports and enriches these endeavors, at a time when we work to advance a more humane media system.” He called for commitment By making these endeavors a tangible reality, preserving the press and freedom of the press everywhere.

The rapid growth of artificial intelligence and its use significantly change the press and media, providing both innovative opportunities and serious challenges.

While it can help support freedom of expression by facilitating access to information, artificial intelligence is also used for collective monitoring of journalists and citizens by some actors, which creates a scary effect on freedom of expression.

The International Day, which is being revived on May 3 of each year – is a reminder of governments that it is necessary to respect its commitment to the freedom of the press, and it is also a day to reflect on the media on the issues of freedom of the press and the ethics of the profession, the opportunity to assess the state of freedom of the press and defend the media and to commemorate the journalists who have lost their lives in performing their duties.