Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla urges journalists to prioritize accuracy and credibility over sensationalism in the digital age
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla has called on journalists to prioritize accuracy and credibility over speed and sensationalism in the digital age. He highlighted the risks posed by AI-generated misinformation and urged the media to support public awareness campaigns.
Why it matters
The address underscores the growing concern among public officials regarding the impact of digital media and AI on democratic discourse and public trust.
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Friday stressed that accuracy, impartiality and credibility must remain the foremost principles of journalism in the digital age.
Addressing journalists and press club representatives ahead of the first national conference of the Federation of Press Clubs, organised by Hyderabad Press Club here, he said facts must be verified before news is disseminated.
Describing the media as the “eyes and ears of society and the voice of the people”, he appreciated the initiative to bring press club representatives from across the country together. He expressed hope that the federation would promote journalists’ welfare, social security and professional development.
Referring to technological advances, Mr. Shukla said Artificial Intelligence and data analytics offered new opportunities, while deepfakes, AI-generated videos and misinformation posed serious challenges. He urged journalists not to be influenced by social media trends or sensationalism, stressing that “speed should not come at the cost of credibility”.
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