Pakistan, June 11 -- Artificial intelligence, social media, and digital platforms are rapidly transforming how information is created, distributed, and consumed across the world. While every major technological breakthrough has triggered both excitement and concern, experts believe the current shift could prove more disruptive than previous revolutions because of its speed, scale, and influence over public opinion.

For centuries, institutions such as newspapers, broadcasters, universities, and publishers acted as gatekeepers that filtered information before it reached the public. Although the system was not free from bias or commercial interests, it provided accountability and verification. Today, however, information often spreads onlin...