Name of code
Paris Charter on AI and Journalism
Originator of code
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and 16 partner organisations
Country
International
Original language
English
Year of creation
2023
Type of code
Journalism
Main frame of accountability
Professional
Transparency
Public
Legal and regulatory context
Non-mandatory
Implementation and enforcement
Voluntary
Diversity
Yes
AI/automation
Yes
As one of the earliest, the “Paris Charter on AI and Journalism” initiated by Reporters Sans Frontieres defined legally non-binding ethics and principles for all journalists with regard to artificial intelligence (AI). The set of ten fundamental ethical principles to protect the integrity of news in the age of AI aims to ensure that AI aligns with human rights, peace, and democracy while reflecting shared values. They prioritize human action, conduct independent assessments of AI systems, guarantee content responsibility and transparency, differentiate between authentic and synthetic content, and preserve diversity.
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