GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Aug 20, CMC – The Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU) has concluded its 57th Annual General Assembly with an expanded regional agenda focused on the responsible use of artificial intelligence, the long-term viability of indigenous Caribbean media, stronger industry data collection, professional recognition and deeper cooperation across the sector.
Held in Georgetown from August 17 to 19 under the theme “Caribbean Media and AI,” AGA 57 brought together media executives, journalists, content creators, policymakers, academics, technology specialists and development partners.
The Assembly endorsed “Caribbean Media Viability” as the theme of the 58th Annual General Assembly in 2027 and supported a year-long programme intended to move the region from diagnosing the pressures facing media to developing practical, Caribbean-owned responses.
In his keynote address at the Opening Ceremony and Hall of Fame Induction, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, said artificial intelligence will transform Caribbean media by enabling newsrooms to transcribe and translate content, analyse large volumes of data and work more efficiently. He cautioned, however, that technology must remain a tool in the service of journalism.
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