LONDON: The Kuwait News Agency has announced the launch of an artificial intelligence-driven media service.
Kuna Smart Oasis will use AI technology to automate many of the tasks involved in news production, such as gathering and processing information, writing headlines and creating multimedia content, the company said.
Kuna’s Director-General Fatma Al-Salem said the new service was designed to be more efficient and cost-effective than traditional newsrooms and would improve interdepartmental cooperation by making it easier to share files and information.
The innovation comes after Kuna earlier this year became the first Arab news agency to introduce a virtual news presenter, known as Fedha.
The company said that while the project had only limited capabilities it was intended to improve performance and efficiency and encourage innovation and investment in the artificial intelligence field.
In May, Kuna launched a metaverse-based platform in a bid to improve its credibility and ensure the impartial delivery of information.
Kuwait ranked 158th out of 180 countries in the Reporters Without Borders 2022 World Press Freedom Index.
