Acknowledging the transformative impact of digital technologies and the dominant power of a few online platforms, this joint workshop by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFoM) and IPI aims to explore the intricate relationship between media and online platforms and discuss the role of technology to ensure public interest media. Before diving into interactive discussions with the audience, the OSCE will launch its outcome report
Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Media Pluralism and Public Interest Information written by former UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression, David Kaye.
The workshop seeks to examine media dependencies on platforms and proprietary technologies, media sustainability, and fostering an online environment conducive for pluralism and media freedom, as well as pertinent issues concerning fair compensation, labelling, media privileges and journalistic protections. In this regard, the workshop will build on the OSCE’s
SAIFE (spotlight on AI and freedom of expression) work, including in the
crises context, and the
2023 Joint Declaration on Media Freedom and Democracy. Jointly with the audience, the workshop aims to explore existing regulatory frameworks of other information communication technologies and to identify ways forward to enhance the availability and accessibility of quality media and public interest content through technological means and better internet governance in view of reinforcing democracy, peace, and security.
