Malaysian Press Institute president Datuk Yong Soo Heong asserted that the skills of reporters are still very much needed, particularly in providing a human touch and real-world observations.
Commenting on the challenges AI poses to the media industry, Yong said media literacy is important, especially in empowering news consumers to critically assess AI-generated content. He noted that the use of AI in the media industry cannot be dismissed, as it enables media practitioners to be more productive and conduct research more quickly.