Palestinian Network for Media Development Participates in Dialogue Session on “Media in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Challenges of Disinformation and Verification Accuracy”
Ramallah, Palestine | Thursday, 29 October 2026
The Palestinian Network for Media Development (PNMD), represented by its Chairman, journalist Dr. Yousef Al Krunz, participated in a dialogue session organized by the Faculty of Modern Media at the Arab American University, in cooperation with the “Tayqan” platform, under the title “Media in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Challenges of Disinformation and Verification Accuracy.” The event was held at the university’s main auditorium at its Al-Reehan campus in Ramallah.
The session brought together representatives of media institutions, the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate, journalists, and media students. Discussions addressed the boundaries of integrating artificial intelligence technologies into media institutions, professional and ethical accountability standards, challenges associated with information verification, and opportunities to develop tools and technologies for detecting misleading content. Participants also explored the potential risks of artificial intelligence and its implications for media professionals.
The dialogue session was held as part of the project “Truth Matters: Building a Youth Network to Combat Disinformation and Hate Speech,” implemented by the “Tayqan” platform, as part of broader efforts to strengthen media and digital literacy, counter disinformation, and promote professional fact-checking practices.
The Palestinian Network for Media Development emphasizes the importance of participating in specialized professional dialogues and strengthening cooperation among media institutions, academic bodies, and youth initiatives. Such engagement contributes to keeping pace with the rapid transformations in the media landscape, enhancing journalists’ capacities to use artificial intelligence tools responsibly, and safeguarding the accuracy and credibility of information.