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As India positions itself at the forefront of AI-driven media innovation, Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, will offer insights into the intersection of AI, journalism, and governance. His address at the Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave is expected to reinforce India’s commitment to a responsible, future-ready digital ecosystem.
The session will also emphasize AI literacy and digital upskilling, ensuring that media professionals are equipped to leverage AI for content generation, audience engagement, and data security.
As India accelerates its AI-driven digital transformation, digital news platforms are emerging as key pillars of innovation, transparency, and trust in the media ecosystem. At the Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave 2025 on February 27 in New Delhi, Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), will highlight this evolving role in a keynote address.
With the government’s IndiaAI Mission prioritizing ethical AI deployment, cybersecurity, and digital skilling, Singh will explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping journalism — enhancing fact-checking, enabling personalized content, improving multilingual accessibility, and combating misinformation. He is also expected to outline a regulatory roadmap aimed at fostering responsible and accountable AI integration in media.
A central theme of the discussion will be AI’s role in countering misinformation, as stakeholders strengthen AI-driven tools to detect fake news and reinforce credibility. The address will also delve into cybersecurity challenges in digital journalism, underscoring the need for secure, transparent, and ethical AI deployment in an increasingly AI-powered news landscape.
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Artificial intelligence is driving a profound transformation in digital media, reshaping innovation, enhancing efficiency, and redefining audience engagement. As this shift accelerates, the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA)—which represents 20 of India’s leading media organizations—is closely examining AI’s impact on the industry.
At the upcoming Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave 2025, themed “Media Transformations in the AI Age,” policymakers, media executives, and technology experts will convene to discuss AI’s expanding role in journalism, content strategies, and the broader media ecosystem. The event will also highlight the growing need for AI literacy and digital upskilling, ensuring that media professionals are equipped to harness AI for content creation, audience engagement, and data security.
As India positions itself at the forefront of AI-driven media innovation, Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, will offer insights into the intersection of AI, journalism, and governance. His address is expected to reinforce India’s commitment to a responsible, future-ready digital ecosystem.
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At the Storyboard18 DNPA Conclave 2025, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw spotlighted the critical role of traditional media in an evolving digital landscape. He emphasized that such gatherings can aid the govt in formulating more effective policies for a balanced and sustainable media ecosystem.
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