Ramnath Goenka Awards: Prez Murmu Cautions Against Growing Threats Posed By AI, Misinformation
ABP NewsPresident Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday underscored the critical role of free and fair journalism in upholding democracy, while also cautioning against the growing threats posed by artificial intelligence and misinformation. Speaking at the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards ceremony, President Murmu also stressed on the importance of ground reporting besides having a robust newsroom with research capabilities, a view that had been advocated by former President APJ Abdul Kalam. While paying rich tributes to Indian Express newspaper group founder Ramnath Goenka, the president highlighted his unwavering commitment to press freedom, particularly during the Emergency when the newspaper published a blank editorial. "The Ramnath Goenka awards have contributed to the process of raising the bar of excellence in Indian journalism, and thus enriching the roots of our democracy," she said, urging journalists to continue upholding the highest standards of their profession.
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