Uganda, May 3 -- Journalists across Uganda joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Press Freedom Day, renewing calls to protect media freedom, uphold professionalism, and address persistent challenges in the industry.

The event, held under the theme "Shaping a Future at Peace: Promoting Press Freedom for Human Rights, Development and Security," brought together media practitioners, government officials, and civil society actors to reflect on the state of journalism in the country.

A key concern raised was the growing misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) in news production. Mr. Godfrey Baluku Kabbyanga highlighted the risks of relying on AI, noting that while the technology is increasingly used to generate content, it often...