BERNAMA ORGANISES AI TRAINING FOR MEDIA PRACTITIONERS IN S'WAK

KUCHING, April 28 (Bernama) – The Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) is organising a two-day training programme, AI For Journalism: Transcription & Smart Tools, beginning today.

The artificial intelligence (AI) technology training programme, held at the Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS), involves the participation of 30 media practitioners from various agencies in Sarawak.

The programme’s instructor, Muhammad Hafiz Abdul Majid, said one of the main objectives of the training was to expedite the transcription process and fact-checking through AI technology.

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“We understand that among the tasks of journalists is transcribing audio or video from speeches and press conferences, as well as cross-checking the accuracy of certain facts.

“Through this training, we teach how to use AI to solve their problems. If previously it took up to an hour to transcribe, now with AI, it can be done in just 10 or five minutes,” he told Bernama.

Elaborating further, Muhammad Hafiz said every media organisation must train its staff to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

“When AI technology was first introduced, many claimed that AI would replace human jobs. However, I disagree, because if used correctly, AI can enhance our capabilities, including productivity,” he said.

The Bernama Centre of Excellence is coordinating the AI for media course under the National Journalists’ Day (HAWANA) 2025 allocation.

A similar training programme will be held in Sabah on May 6 and 7.

-- BERNAMA