Julia Haas on Safeguarding Media Freedom and Democratic Integrity in the AI Era

Artificial intelligence is transforming the global information ecosystem at breathtaking speed. In this timely conversation, Julia Haas , Head of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media’s AI & Freedom of Expression project, examines what this means for journalism, democratic governance, and human rights. We discuss the rise of deepfakes and AI-driven disinformation, the concentration of power in big tech platforms, and the economic vulnerabilities of modern newsrooms. How do we preserve information integrity without enabling censorship? How can regulation enhance accountability without strengthening state control? And as media organizations increasingly adopt AI tools, how can trust be protected? Julia argues that safeguarding media freedom in the age of AI is not merely a technological challenge—it is a democratic test. Multilateral cooperation, principled regulation, and stronger public-interest infrastructure will be essential if innovation is to reinforce, rather than erode, open societies. Learn more on GlobalGovernanceForum.org

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Julia Haas on Safeguarding Media Freedom and Democratic Integrity in the AI Era is an episode from Global Governance Podcast by Global Governance Forum.

This episode is 27:42 long.

This episode was published on Feb 25, 2026.

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