German Ambassador to Indonesia Ralf Beste believes that quality and authenticity are key for professional media organizations to face the challenges posed by the development of artificial intelligence.
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"Quality and authenticity are the main advantages of good journalism. If the public knows that there is a media outlet with integrity, seriousness, and trustworthiness, that is a differentiator that cannot be replicated by AI," Beste said.
Beste said that the presence of AI presents a new challenge for journalism, just as digitalization and the development of the internet have previously changed the landscape of the media industry.
However, he believes that professional journalism still has advantages through the quality of its reporting and the credibility and integrity of journalists who convey information to the public.
He emphasized the importance of media organizations adhering to journalistic ethics by presenting news that has been verified and delivered transparently.
Media also need to explain the sources of information and the reasons behind the news to maintain public trust.
According to Beste, the principles of transparency and verification are important aspects that are difficult to falsify, even with the development of AI technology.
He acknowledged that technological developments will continue to present challenges for the journalism profession.
However, the Ambassador is optimistic that professional journalists can overcome them as long as they prioritize quality and authenticity in their reporting.
"This is a challenge, but I think good journalists are capable of facing it. The key is quality and authenticity," Beste concluded.
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