The 77th World News Media Congress, organized by the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), will kick off on June 1 in Marseille, France. More than 1,000 executives, editors, and technology representatives from over 60 countries will gather to examine the future of journalism in the wake of the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI).
Key topics of the congress include 'AI in Media,' 'Future of Journalism,' and 'Revenue & Growth.' Discussions will focus on how generative AI is transforming news production and distribution, protecting copyright for media companies, and exploring new revenue models and innovations in newsrooms in the AI era.
The event will feature executives from major global media outlets such as The New York Times, The Guardian, and POLITICO, along with digital policy leaders from the European Union, who will share insights on the future of journalism and the media industry in the age of AI.
Notably, Seo Hye-seung, Editor-in-Chief of Aju Media Group's English news agency AJP, will represent South Korea as a key speaker at this year's congress. Recognized for Aju Media's innovative use of AI, she is the only speaker invited from South Korea.
In her session titled 'How AI is Changing the News Experience,' Seo will discuss Aju Media's model of producing content in five languages and expanding its audience beyond South Korea.
A. G. Sulzberger, Chairman and Publisher of The New York Times, will deliver the keynote address on 'AI, Journalism, and the Uncertain Future of the Public Sphere.'
Over the three-day congress, prominent media leaders, including Goli Sheikholeslami, CEO of POLITICO, Katharine Viner, Editor-in-Chief of The Guardian, and Phil Chetwynd, Global News Director at AFP, will share their perspectives on the role of journalism in a rapidly changing media landscape driven by AI innovation.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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