Arab Media Forum 2023: UAE launches 100 practical applications for generative AI in media

Arab Media Forum 2023: UAE launches 100 practical applications for generative AI in media

Dubai: UAE today launched a toolkit that provides 100 practical applications and use cases of generative Artificial Intelligence for UAE-based media and content creators.

The guidebook - ‘100 Practical Applications and Use Cases of Generative AI in Media’ - was launched by UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Omar bin Sultan AlOlama at the 21st edition of the Arab Media Forum on Tuesday.

The guidebook addresses the transformative potential of generative AI and explains how various AI applications can be used to develop multiple forms of media content, including visual and written content, said the Minister.

The guidebook provides detailed use case scenarios of AI-based applications such as Humata, Spikes, Adobe Firefly, You Learn, and Captions.ai. It also provides tips on using ChatGPT to do scriptwriting, news aggregations, finding statistics, and the latest news.

Will AI replace reporters?

The media toolkit comes after the Ministry launched a similar guide for entrepreneurs in April this year. “In the two months since its launch, UAE entrepreneurs have increased the use of AI by 66 per cent in their businesses, and it has benefitted them,” said AlOlama.

AlOlama added that it is doubtful that AI would replace journalists. “Replacing is a very