Riyadh, January 03, 2025 – The SPA News Academy hosted an insightful forum titled "Employing Artificial Intelligence in the News Industry" in collaboration with Microsoft. The event, held at the academy's headquarters in Riyadh, brought together 180 students—both male and female—from five prominent universities across the Kingdom. This unique forum aimed to explore the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the media industry and to equip future journalists with the knowledge and skills needed to incorporate AI technologies into their professional practices.
The participants were provided with comprehensive training on the practical applications of AI that are rapidly reshaping the landscape of news reporting. The session delved into various AI-driven programs and tools available to media professionals, offering an in-depth comparison of these technologies. The discussion also explored how these advancements could enhance journalists' daily work, streamline news production, and improve content delivery to audiences. Topics included automation in news writing, content recommendation algorithms, data analysis, and the ethical considerations surrounding AI use in the news industry.
The forum encouraged interactive discussions, allowing students to ask questions and share insights, further enriching the experience. The Q&A session fostered a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities that AI presents in newsrooms today. Through this collaboration with Microsoft, the SPA News Academy underscored its commitment to advancing media education and preparing students to thrive in an increasingly digital and AI-driven environment.