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University of Hyderabad Hosts Public Lecture on Journalism in the AI Era
✍️ The Hans India
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 12:42 PM
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The University of Hyderabad (UoH) organized a public lecture focusing on the evolving role of journalism amid artificial intelligence, drawing scholars, journalists and students to discuss future media practices.
The University of Hyderabad recently hosted a public lecture titled "Journalism in the Age of Artificial Intelligence," aimed at exploring how AI technologies are reshaping news production and consumption.
The event, part of UoH’s outreach initiatives, attracted a diverse audience of academics, practicing journalists and students. Speakers highlighted key themes such as automated news generation, data‑driven storytelling, and ethical challenges posed by AI‑generated content.
Panelists also discussed the need for new skill sets among journalists, including data literacy and proficiency with AI tools, to remain relevant in a rapidly evolving media landscape.
UoH officials emphasized that the lecture was intended to spark dialogue between the university community and the broader media industry, encouraging collaboration on research and training programs that address the intersection of journalism and technology.
The lecture concluded with a Q&A session, where participants debated the implications of AI for press freedom, accuracy, and the future of investigative reporting.
The event, part of UoH’s outreach initiatives, attracted a diverse audience of academics, practicing journalists and students. Speakers highlighted key themes such as automated news generation, data‑driven storytelling, and ethical challenges posed by AI‑generated content.
Panelists also discussed the need for new skill sets among journalists, including data literacy and proficiency with AI tools, to remain relevant in a rapidly evolving media landscape.
UoH officials emphasized that the lecture was intended to spark dialogue between the university community and the broader media industry, encouraging collaboration on research and training programs that address the intersection of journalism and technology.
The lecture concluded with a Q&A session, where participants debated the implications of AI for press freedom, accuracy, and the future of investigative reporting.