Truth vs Tech: VP Radhakrishnan Calls on Media to Stay Human in the Age of AI

Media must be the compass in a world blurred by AI, says Vice President  
At the inaugural Ramoji Excellence Awards held in Hyderabad, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan addressed the evolving challenges faced by media in the digital age. With artificial intelligence making it increasingly difficult to distinguish real from fake news, he urged journalists and media houses to act as ethical gatekeepers and educators.

Radhakrishnan highlighted the late Ramoji Rao’s legacy of value-based journalism and called for renewed commitment to truth, fairness, and objectivity. He warned that misinformation, amplified by social media and AI tools, poses a serious threat to public trust and democratic discourse.

Major takeaways  

• Vice President Radhakrishnan says media must protect viewers from AI-driven misinformation  
• Calls for renewed focus on truth, fairness, and objectivity in journalism  
• Cites Ramoji Rao’s legacy as a model for ethical media practice  
• Urges media to become active partners in nation-building  
• Speech delivered at Ramoji Excellence Awards in Hyderabad  

Sources: Deccan Herald, The Hindu, ThePrint, Devdiscourse