THE WAVES declaration, adopted by representatives of 77 countries here at the Global Media Dialogue, on Friday resolved to ensure ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar asserting that “technology and tradition must go hand-in-hand”. Jaishankar and Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw chaired the Global Media Dialogue here at the ongoing World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) where the declaration was adopted after nearly two hours of deliberations. The 13-point declaration stated that the participants aim to prevent the spread of misinformation and disinformation, promote media integrity, fact-based journalism and responsible advertising towards enlightened public discourse.

 

The participating nations also declared to support choice, access and affordability in media consumption to narrow the digital divide and pledged to uphold open and inclusive spaces for creativity, culture and collaboration. The declaration also said that the participant nations recognised the need to create jobs and foster inclusive growth within media and entertainment and resolved to work with the industry to enable new opportunities, including for the youth, women and other groups, wherever possible. The participating nations said they acknowledged the importance of supply chain resilience and innovation and supported private sector investments in research and development, security and privacy, in the shared media and entertainment landscape.