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(HK) Event wrap up: AI and the evolving role of publishers
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(HK) Event wrap up: AI and the evolving role of publishers

by Telum Media
24 April 2026 6:29 AM
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SOPA and Telum Media gathered four experts in Hong Kong on Wednesday 22nd April to look at how AI is reshaping the role of publishers beyond content creation.

Moderated by Asia Bureau Chief at The Information, Jing Yang, the panel featured Bloomberg Reporter, Newley Purnell; CNN's Director of National News, Alex Stambaugh; and Darren Boey, Founder & CEO of UnMute. 

 
A theme throughout the discussion was the necessity of human oversight in AI-assisted newsrooms. Panellists stressed that while AI can enhance efficiency and surface new insights, editorial teams must remain vigilant in checking for inaccuracies and bias. The conversation also acknowledged that coverage of AI should reflect enthusiasm for new tech, while still maintaining healthy scepticism. 



The panel also turned to the broader pressures facing legacy news organisations in an increasingly fragmented media landscape. With input from the floor during the Q&A, the session dove into the role of established publishers with the rise of social media algorithms and the growing use of AI chatbots as information sources. 

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