World Press Freedom Day | Acknowledging the Transformative Role of AI in Media

May 3, 2025 12:01 am

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Kigali, Rwanda — May 3, 2025 — As the world marks World Press Freedom Day 2025, Stabit Advocates LLP stands in solidarity with journalists and media professionals, in recognizing the evolving landscape of press freedom in the age of artificial intelligence. This year’s theme, “Reporting in the Brave New World – The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and the Media”, underscores the profound influence AI has on journalism, truth, and public discourse.

The Fourth Estate—long revered as a guardian of democracy—now faces both unprecedented opportunities and challenges as artificial intelligence reshapes the way information is produced, verified, and disseminated. While AI offers new efficiencies in news gathering and fact-checking, it also presents risks of misinformation, deepfakes, and editorial biases that could undermine media integrity.

“At Stabit Advocates LLP, we recognize the importance of ensuring AI supports, rather than threatens, press freedom,” said Ambrose O’Donnell, a Senior Associate at Stabit Advocates LLP. “Legal frameworks must evolve to protect journalistic integrity while addressing AI-driven risks such as disinformation and ethical concerns in digital media.”

With our expertise in media law and human rights advocacy, Stabit Advocates LLP continues to champion press freedom, supporting legislation and legal protections that safeguard the rights of journalists. Today, we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that artificial intelligence is leveraged ethically, responsibly, and in a way that strengthens democratic values.

As we observe World Press Freedom Day, we call on policymakers, media professionals, and legal experts worldwide to collaborate in shaping a future where AI enhances, rather than compromises, the fundamental freedoms of the press.

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