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Generative AI: media saviour or existential threat ?

Location

Shoreditch Electric (Shoreditch Electric Stage)

Date & Time

June 3, 2025, 4:10 - 4:45 PM

About

Category: Technology & Innovation

Track: AI, Robotics & Automation

Format: Panel

Description

The news media industry is in the midst of major transformations, grappling with a decades-long financial crisis fueled by an ever-evolving digital landscape. But there’s a new wave of disruption - one that could redefine storytelling, enhance content creation, and deepen audience engagement. Yet, as with any major shift, generative AI also comes with its challenges.

Speakers

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Manjiri Carey

Former News Editor of the BBC's AI Editorial team

BBC

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Sebastian Horn

Sebastian Horn, Deputy Editor In Chief and Director AI at Zeit Online, Germany

Die Zeit

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Maanas Mediratta

Maanas Mediratta, CEO, Bridged Media, Spain

Bridged Media

Moderator

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Stephen Fozard

Director, Global Alliance for Media Innovation (GAMI)

World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA)

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