KUNA Official Addressed Global Fake News Forum
The acting director general of KUNA discussed combatting misinformation at the Dialogue about Fakes 4.0 forum.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Artificial Intelligence
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KUNA acting director general Mohammad Al-Mannae highlighted the industry-wide challenge of misinformation during an international forum held in Moscow. He emphasized the necessity of balancing rapid production with journalistic accuracy.
Why it matters
Fake news continues to impede public access to reputable reporting, creating an urgent need for media organizations to implement advanced detection tools. News agencies must maintain integrity while utilizing modern technologies to verify information.
Journalists are increasingly utilizing Artificial Intelligence tools to accelerate news production and analyze large data sets. KUNA manages these capabilities through an observatory launched to systematically detect hoaxes.
The players
Mohammad Al-Mannae
He serves as the acting director general of the Kuwait News Agency, or KUNA.
KUNA
This is the state-run news agency based in Kuwait that monitors international developments.
The details
Mohammad Al-Mannae noted that modern newsrooms rely on Artificial Intelligence to maintain the pace of current digital environments. The Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies provides the collaborative framework necessary to support these cross-border cooperation efforts.
Timeline
October 2024: KUNA launched an observatory to combat fake news.
September 24, 2026: Mohammad Al-Mannae spoke at a forum in Moscow.
The Big Picture
The KUNA observatory follows the established framework of the Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies in fostering international cooperation. This initiative marks a structural shift toward collective media defense against misinformation.
Readers should expect to encounter more verified content as news organizations adopt AI-driven detection tools to filter out hoaxes. These technological upgrades aim to improve the reliability of the information consumed by the public daily.
The takeaway
News agencies are increasingly turning to automated systems to protect the integrity of the information ecosystem. Establishing international frameworks remains a critical step in ensuring that the digital era does not compromise truth in reporting.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by ARAB TIMES - KUWAIT.
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