In brief
The 7th World Media Summit in Beijing reinforced collaboration among global media, according to Belarusian Telegraph Agency director‑general Andrei Mokhar. He emphasized the need for unified AI standards and cross‑border cooperation. Xinhua reports the event drew around 500 participants from 112 countries.
On Nov. 5-9, the 7th World Media Summit convened in Beijing, drawing about 500 delegates from 112 countries, as reported by Xinhua. The event centered on “Media in the Intelligent Age: From Consensus to Action.”
Belarusian Telegraph Agency director‑general Andrei Mokhar said the summit was a strategic platform for dialogue and coordination on shared challenges, including misinformation and artificial intelligence.
Mokhar asserted that the summit had fostered cross‑border cooperation and could restore trust in journalism. “While open dialogue cannot instantly end information warfare, it is a key mechanism to break the cycle of misinformation by serving as a diplomatic corridor for media,” he told Xinhua.
“A harmonized framework is essential to reducing misinformation, strengthening public trust in news, and preventing serious errors when content is produced or disseminated without proper human oversight,” Mokhar said.
He added that universal AI standards must transcend national borders because technology companies evolve faster than legislation.
Looking forward, Mokhar called for substantive discussions on AI that ensure equal access to tools for newsrooms worldwide, mandate marking of synthetic content, and safeguard authors’ rights.
According to Xinhua, the summit also aimed to set common editorial guidelines and develop joint positions on regulating AI, thereby helping the media community build global resilience against misinformation.
