Journalism
“In short term, artificial intelligence will not be able to completely replace editors and journalists,” said new media specialist Rustam Gulov. “However, neural networks can already become an effective assistant for content creators.”
Detentions and years of imprisonment for reporters and bloggers in Tajikistan have turned journalism into a dangerous profession. Tajikistan’s authorities continue to increase pressure on journalists. (more…)
In 2022, Kazakhstan rose in the press freedom index from 155 to 122 out of 180 countries. Despite this fact, violation of the rights of journalists continues, with increased cases of threats and intimidations of journalists. In January 2023, five attacks were committed against mass media workers in Kazakhstan. (more…)
The government of the Republic of Kazakhstan is remaking the law “On news media” into the law “On mass media”. CABAR.asia figures out why the authorities try to qualify all digital content creators as mass media, what will change for bloggers, and what other innovations the law will bring. (more…)
Despite the head of state’s supposed backing of courageous journalism, harassment continues apace. (more…)