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Soulless journalism will not survive, veteran Saudi editor warns in the face of AI

Soulless journalism will not survive, veteran Saudi editor warns in the face of AI

  • As Elaph turns 25, its founder Othman Al-Omeir says reporters who rely entirely on AI risk losing the “soul” of journalism
  • Al-Omeir believes press freedom and adaptation are essential for media survival in the digital age
By TAREK ALI AHMAD ·
Veteran editor Othman Al Omeir honored at UK Parliament

Veteran editor Othman Al Omeir honored at UK Parliament

By Arab News ·
Elaph launches AI anchor in first for digital-native Arabic news site

Elaph launches AI anchor in first for digital-native Arabic news site

By Arab News ·
Journalism and AI will go hand in hand, Elaph chief tells Arab News

Journalism and AI will go hand in hand, Elaph chief tells Arab News

By Tarek Ali Ahmad and Gabriele Malvisi ·
Online Arabic newspaper Elaph invests in artificial intelligence

Online Arabic newspaper Elaph invests in artificial intelligence

By Arab News ·
HTSI Arabic’s first issue will be available in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar on Oct. 1, and later in Morocco, Kuwait, Egypt, Bahrain, and Jordan. (Screenshot)

Elaph, Financial Times launch first issue of How To Spend It Arabic 

By Arab News ·
Special HTSI Arabic aims to launch in September 2021 and will be published in London. (Supplied)

Elaph partners up with FT to produce Arabic-language ‘How To Spend It’ magazine

By TAREK ALI AHMAD ·
FaceOf: Mohammed Al-Tunisi, director general of MBC Channels in Saudi Arabia

FaceOf: Mohammed Al-Tunisi, director general of MBC Channels in Saudi Arabia

By Arab News ·

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