The 77th World News Media Congress, organized by the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), opened on June 1 in Marseille, France. The event brings together over 1,000 executives and editors from media organizations across more than 60 countries to discuss the future of journalism in the wake of the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI).
Key topics at 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 media copyrights, and exploring new revenue models and innovations in newsrooms for the AI era.
The event features 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 of AJP, the English-language news agency of the Ajou Media Group, is the only invited speaker from Korea. She will present on how AI is transforming news experiences, showcasing AJP's model of producing content in five languages and expanding its audience beyond 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."
The three-day congress will also feature prominent media leaders such as Goli Sheikholeslami, CEO of POLITICO, Katharine Viner, editor-in-chief of The Guardian, and Phil Chetwynd, Global News Director of AFP, who will discuss 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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