In brief
The 7th World Media Summit in Beijing drew about 500 participants from 112 countries to discuss unified standards against misinformation and AI regulation. Belarus Telegraph Agency’s director‑general Andrei Mokhar highlighted the event’s role in fostering cooperation and rebuilding trust in journalism. Key agenda items include setting technical standards for AI tools and ensuring equal access for newsrooms worldwide.
The 7th World Media Summit took place in Beijing from Nov. 5 to 9, gathering roughly 500 representatives from 112 countries, according to a report by Xinhua.
Belarus Telegraph Agency director‑general Andrei Mokhar said the summit helped build common ground among media outlets across the globe and aimed to create unified standards for fighting misinformation.
The summit, themed “Media in the Intelligent Age: From Consensus to Action,” also focused on the regulation of artificial intelligence in journalism.
Mokhar explained that the event was a "strategic platform for dialogue and coordination in addressing shared challenges" and described it as the foundation for practical cross‑border cooperation to restore trust in media.
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 noted that technological companies evolve faster than legislation, so a harmonized framework for AI is essential to reduce misinformation, strengthen public trust, and prevent serious errors when content is produced or released without proper human oversight.
The summit facilitated the exchange of technologies, identified convergence in reporting global topics, and helped participants develop joint positions on AI regulation.
Mokhar said future discussions should include ensuring equal access to AI tools for newsrooms in different regions, marking synthetic content, and protecting authors’ rights.
He also urged clear rules for tech giants to protect journalists and demonstrate that truth is still attainable.
