Uzbekistan and Russia Plan Joint Projects in AI and Media Sectors
The III Uzbek-Russian Media Forum in Tashkent discussed cooperation in combating disinformation, developing artificial intelligence, and training journalists.
The event took place on November 9–10, organized by the UzA and TASS agencies. Representatives of government bodies, media executives, journalists, and experts from both countries participated in the forum.
Sherzod Asadov, Press Secretary of the President of Uzbekistan, stated that 67% of the country's media belong to the non-governmental sector, and internet penetration has reached 94%. He also noted the launch of the first national media bank in Central Asia.
Participants discussed the impact of AI on journalism and the need to counter fake news. Among the proposed areas of cooperation were joint educational programs, internships, experience exchange in fact-checking, and the development of digital technologies.
