BEIJIMG , China May 27 – Kenyan journalists visiting China have been given a rare glimpse into a fast-changing media world where artificial intelligence is now helping produce news, films and digital content at a speed never seen before .

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I am among a delegation of 30 Kenyan journalists currently taking part in a media exchange programme organised by the Research and Training Institute of the National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA) in China.

The seminar, running from May 18 to May 31 in Beijing and Qingdao, focuses on international media cooperation in the era of AI, bringing together discussions on how technology is reshaping journalism and broadcasting.

During visits to media institutions and technology centres in Beijing, the Kenyan delegation witnessed how some Chinese media houses are already using AI-powered news presenters capable of reading bulletins almost like real human anchors.

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The technology has attracted global attention because the AI anchors can work continuously, speak multiple languages and deliver breaking news instantly.

However, the innovation has also sparked debate among journalists and audiences, with many people still preferring the emotional connection and authenticity that comes with human presenters.

“We believe technology should support journalists, not replace them,” one media executive told the Kenyan delegation during discussions in Beijing.

The official added that AI is mainly being used to “improve efficiency, speed up content production and help journalists analyse large amounts of information quickly.”

The Kenyan journalists also learned how artificial intelligence is increasingly being used in film production, animation and digital storytelling in China.

Some AI-generated videos and movie scenes shown during the visits appeared so realistic that it became difficult to tell whether they had been created by humans or machines.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya