Forum on Artificial Intelligence Ethics in Journalism Held in Mongolia
UNESCO and the Confederation of Mongolian Journalists held a forum in Ulaanbaatar to address the ethical risks and opportunities of artificial intelligence in journalism.
Supported by UNESCO and organized by the Media Council of Mongolia (MCM) on September 17 in Ulaanbaatar, the 2026 Journalism Ethics Forum opened up the integration of artificial intelligence technologies into news processes for discussion.
At the event, which brought together a total of 96 participants, discussions focused on how artificial intelligence can support journalistic activities while preserving professional ethical values and public trust. Held under the theme "Artificial Intelligence and Journalism Ethical Risks," the forum brought together journalists, editors, media executives, researchers, and students.
The meeting addressed core issues such as verification processes, human oversight, source protection, privacy, copyright, and transparency. In his opening remarks delivered via video message, Prof. Shahbaz Khan, Director of the UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office for East Asia, drew attention to the opportunities and risks that artificial intelligence brings to the media sector.
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- unesco.org · Link