Euractiv's Advocacy Lab Est. 1min 18-03-2024 (updated: 27-03-2024 ) Content-Type: Sponsored By Sponsored By An organization or individual has paid to be connected to this work but did not approve or review it. Shutterstock | Gorodenkoff Euractiv is part of the Trust Project >>> Print Email Facebook X LinkedIn WhatsApp Telegram The rapid rise in artificial intelligence led to the first-ever legal framework on AI at the end of 2023, the EU’s AI Act. The AI Act, alongside the European Media Freedom Act, is particularly relevant to the media sector, and are important initiative for safeguarding Europeans. The Stars4Media Day was a focus point for discussions on the future of the news media industry. Discussions covered topics such as the development of an industrial policy for the news media sector, practical applications of AI and innovation, and the challenges of disinformation, particularly in Eastern Europe. There were keynote addresses from two Commissioners, Věra Jourová and Iliana Ivanova. This report explores the role of media in today’s new AI landscape. Sustainable democracies need a sustainable media sector, says Jourová News | Advocacy Lab Content | Media 27-03-2024 Est. 6minOur democracies need a sustainable media sector, Věra Jourová, European Commission Vice-President for Values and Transparency, told participants of the recent Stars4Media conference in Brussels. AI won’t replace quality journalism, but sector needs safeguarding, says socialist think tank head News | Advocacy Lab Content | Artificial Intelligence 18-03-2024 Est. 8minDespite the rapid rise in Artificial Intelligence and large social media platforms, the President of the Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS) Maria João Rodrigues believes that quality journalism still has a clear role in Europe.
