Media professionals from across the globe gathered in Shusha for the Global Media Forum, confronting one of journalism’s greatest modern questions—what role will artificial intelligence (AI) play in its future?
This year’s focus: the growing power of AI. And the message from Azerbaijan’s presidential office was measured, yet firm.
“Whether AI will replace humans is something the future will tell. Honestly, I’m skeptical about this,” said Hikmat Hajiyev, Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan and Head of the Foreign Policy Affairs Department.
“I see AI as a helpful assistant—a tool that complements and assists journalists in their work, rather than replacing them.”
AI is already in the newsroom. From analysing big data to translating languages, its footprint is expanding. Hajiyev noted that several Azerbaijani media outlets have started integrating these tools into daily work.
But with growing capabilities comes growing caution. “AI can even influence algorithms now,” he said. “Which means there’s a risk that AI-driven manipulation could affect professional journalism.”
The Shusha Global Media Forum continues throughout the week, drawing voices from more than 50 countries to debate how journalism should evolve—without losing control of the story.
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Here's your AnewZ Daily Brief for 28 September 2026. These are the top stories making headlines in technology.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has arrived in Washington for talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on bilateral ties and key regional and international developments, Saudi state news agency SPA reported.
U.S. President Donald Trump has denied reports that he offered Iran sanctions relief and access to frozen funds in exchange for nuclear concessions.
The European Union's decision to simultaneously advance accession talks with Ukraine, Moldova, Montenegro and Albania marks its most ambitious enlargement effort in more than two decades.
Kazakhstan and Germany have agreed to expand cooperation in critical minerals, industry, energy and transport, with Astana seeking a greater German role in developing supply chains and higher-value production.
Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom has proposed building a new 1,000-megawatt nuclear power unit in Armenia as Yerevan weighs competing international offers, its head Alexey Likhachev said on Tuesday.
Freight on the Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway could soon move faster across borders after Georgia, Azerbaijan and Türkiye signed a new customs protocol aimed at cutting delays and streamlining transit.
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