UN Study: Online Violence and AI Increase Abuse for Women Journalists
A UN study reveals that nearly half of women journalists report self-censorship due to online violence, which is made easier and more damaging by AI. The report highlights the severe impact of digital threats on their work.
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Abuse of women journalists made ‘easier and more damaging’ by AI
ISLAMABAD: Reports of online violence against women journalists have doubled since 2020, with serious impacts on their health and well-being, according to a study published ahead of ‘World Press Freedom Day,’ which is marked annually on May 3. The report by UN Women and partners highlights how online violence targeting women in public life is becoming increasingly technologically sophisticated, invasive, and damaging in the era of artificial intelligence (AI). The survey findings indicate tha...
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