Explore how leading media experts are navigating the intersection of ethics and efficiency in the age of Artificial Intelligence. In this AI Exchange session from the ABU AI Forum, held on 23 July 2025 in Beijing, panelists shared diverse perspectives on balancing innovation with responsibility in modern media operations. Moderated by Nargiza Numanova, Head of the ABU Secretary-General’s Office, the discussion featured Professor Shahbaz Khan (UNESCO Beijing), Iman Brotoseno (TVRI-Indonesia), Zhang Shilei (CGTN Digital-China), and Tim Xu (MediaCorp-Singapore), who examined how AI can enhance newsroom efficiency
Discover how media and technology leaders are addressing the challenges of regulating Artificial Intelligence while fostering innovation. In this AI Exchange session from the ABU AI Forum, held on 23 July 2025 in Beijing, panelists explored how policy, governance, and industry collaboration can ensure AI development remains safe, fair, and accountable. Moderated by Dr. Seemantani Sharma (ABU), the discussion featured Ts. Jacky Cheong (CelcomDigi-Malaysia), Sophia Wistehube (EBU-Switzerland), Dr. Veysel Binbay (ABU), and Suranga Jayalath (Capital Maharaja Group-Sri Lanka), who shared insights on balancing regulation with innovation in the evolving AI landscape.
Experience how Artificial Intelligence is transforming broadcasting from the inside out. In this AI Exchange (Presentations session) from the ABU AI Forum, held on 23 July 2025 in Beijing, industry experts demonstrated real-world applications of AI that are reshaping newsrooms, production workflows, and audience experiences. Moderated by Zhang Shanhui (CGTN, China Media Group-China), the session featured Hélène Rauby-Matta and Justin King (AI School, EBU Academy), Leon Fan (Alibaba Cloud), Ng Kam Man (RTHK-Hong Kong-China), and Andhika Anggawan/Kangga (RRI-Indonesia), offering practical insights into how AI is driving the next evolution of broadcasting.
As generative AI reshapes every aspect of media, understanding how to direct AI—not just use it—is becoming an essential skill for broadcasters. In this Masterclass from the ABU AI Forum, held on 25 July 2025 in Beijing, Craig McCosker, Group Product Manager, Future Focus, ABC Digital Product, guided participants through *The AI Director’s Playbook: Directing the Future of Broadcasting*. This hands-on session explored how media professionals can take control of AI tools to enhance creativity, editorial judgment, and strategic impact.
The day also featured an exclusive interview with Dr. Michael Kollo, CEO of Evolved.ai, titled *“How the acceleration of AI is reshaping information and why trusted media must lead the way.”* Dr. Kollo shared timely insights into how the rapid expansion of AI demands new approaches to transparency, accuracy, and public trust in journalism and broadcasting.
Together, these two sessions offered participants both practical and philosophical guidance on how to navigate and lead the next wave of AI transformation in media.