Against this backdrop, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) has conducted an online AI journalism training session for journalists from India and Sri Lanka, aimed at strengthening professional standards in the digital era.
The Zoom-based training, held on June 4, brought together 18 journalists and media practitioners from both countries under HWPL’s media development programme.
The session explored how AI is transforming news production, the evolving responsibilities of journalists, and the importance of maintaining credibility in an increasingly automated media environment.
Participants were introduced to widely used AI tools such as ChatGPT and Gemini, with practical demonstrations on how they can support reporting, research and content structuring.
However, facilitators stressed that while AI can significantly improve efficiency, it cannot replace human judgement in determining truth, fairness and public interest.
Lead trainer Dr. Cho underscored this point, noting that journalists must remain central to editorial decision-making.
“AI can process vast amounts of information and improve efficiency, but it cannot determine what is true or what serves the public interest,” he said.
He added that journalists should use the time saved through AI tools to strengthen source engagement, verification processes and editorial judgement.
The training also highlighted growing concerns around misinformation and the ethical challenges posed by AI-generated content. Participants discussed the need for transparency, stronger fact-checking systems and multi-layered verification to safeguard public trust.
Media professionals from both India and Sri Lanka also shared experiences on how digital transformation and mobile-driven news consumption are reshaping journalism in their respective countries, particularly in multilingual and fast-paced information environments.
HWPL noted that the initiative is part of its broader effort to build international networks of journalists and promote responsible media practices in the AI era. The organisation also announced plans for follow-up training and continued knowledge-sharing programmes.
Dr. Cho concluded by emphasising responsible adoption of technology.
“In the age of AI, what matters most is not how quickly we adopt new tools, but how responsibly we use them,” he said.
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