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Freedom of expression in the face of the AI revolution
The rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is significantly transforming journalism and press freedom. While AI presents opportunities for improved access to information and global communication, it also introduces serious challenges such as the potential for spreading misinformation and increasing hate speech. Addressing these challenges requires cooperation among governments, media, and civil society. The focus of World Press Freedom Day 2025 (3 May) is the impact of AI on press freedom, media independence, and access to information.

Journalism facing new threats from AI and censorship
2 May 2025 — Countries must do everything to ensure that free and independent news reporting can thrive, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Friday in a message to mark World Press...
Guterres condemns violence against civilians in Syria, urges Israel to stop attacks
2 May 2025 — UN Secretary-General António Guterres is following developments in Syria, where fresh fighting in the capital Damascus and elsewhere is threatening fragile efforts toward peace and...
Gaza: ‘Worst-case scenario’ unfolds as brutal aid blockade threatens mass starvation
2 May 2025 — Two months into a devastating aid blockade of Gaza food has run out and people are fighting over water amid relentless bombing, the UN’s humanitarian affairs coordination office (OCHA...