Lebanon’s Information Minister Paul Morcos met with UNESCO officials to discuss media projects. They addressed initiatives on combating hate speech, fake news, and artificial intelligence. A significant outcome was the agreement to deliver equipment for archiving Télé Liban’s historical footage, scheduled for March 19.
Lebanon’s Information Minister, Paul Morcos, held discussions with UNESCO officials at the Télé Liban headquarters in Beirut. Accompanying him were UNESCO’s Regional Office Director, Costanza Farina, and the Media and Communications Officer, Georges Awad, along with the Head of the Media Education Unit.
The meeting centered on multiple initiatives, including collaboration between UNESCO and Lebanon’s Ministry of Information, an upcoming meeting on March 19 at UNESCO’s Beirut office, and addressing concerns about hate speech, fake news policies, and the role of artificial intelligence in media.
Morcos highlighted the achievement of securing essential support, stating, “We discussed several key points regarding securing the support that has been repeatedly deliberated.” Among the outcomes is the planned delivery of cameras and specialized equipment aimed at archiving Télé Liban’s historical footage, an important cultural asset for Lebanon, scheduled for March 19.
The meeting between Lebanon’s Information Minister and UNESCO officials reinforced ongoing collaborations focused on media education and technology. Key outcomes included planning the delivery of equipment for digitizing historical media assets, with a significant meeting arranged for March 19 to advance these initiatives further. The discussions also emphasized the importance of combating misinformation and promoting responsible media practices.
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