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Generative AI: media saviour or existential threat ?

Location

Shoreditch Electric (Stage)

Date & Time

June 3, 2025, 4:15 - 4:45 PM

About

Category: Technology & Innovation

Track: AI, Robotics & Automation

Format: Panel

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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

MC

Manjiri Carey

Former News Editor of the BBC's AI Editorial team

SH

Sebastian Horn

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

Die Zeit

MM

Maanas Mediratta

Maanas Mediratta, CEO, Bridged Media, Spain

Bridged Media

Moderator

SF

Stephen Fozard

Director, Global Alliance for Media Innovation (GAMI)

World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA)

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