Tripoli – The first training course under the “Sputnik Pro” project launched in Libya. It is organized by the international news agency and Sputnik Radio.
The course targeted students and faculty members from Tripoli University. Its goal is to enhance AI usage skills in journalism and media.
Yazan Ajouz delivered lectures. He is the editor-in-chief of Sputnik Agency’s Arabic section. Wassim Suleiman, also editor-in-chief of the agency’s Arabic section, contributed. Their lectures focused on applying AI tools in editorial processes. These processes include news production and data analysis. Working with multimedia content was also covered. Information verification was another key area. The speakers emphasized ethics and credibility. Media responsibility during digital transformation was highlighted.
Yazan Ajouz affirmed the course’s objective. It aims to improve journalistic work quality. It also seeks to accelerate information access. The course expands analysis and verification tools. Wassim Suleiman stressed the modern journalist’s role. They must use artificial intelligence. This ensures competitiveness in a highly competitive media environment.
Mohamed Abusitta delivered a welcoming speech. He is a program presenter at Tripoli University Radio. Abusitta spoke on behalf of the university’s media office. He highlighted the importance of learning AI tools. These tools are crucial for information production. This helps keep pace with a competitive media market.
Students actively participated in the discussion. They asked questions about journalism’s future. Competition with social media platforms was a key topic. They also discussed the role of international news agencies. These agencies shape the global media agenda.
Tripoli University is Libya’s largest higher education institution. It comprises 25 faculties. These cover various specializations. They include journalism, media, engineering, and medicine. Humanities and social sciences are also offered. The university was founded in 1957. It began as a branch of the University of Libya. It gained full independence in 1973.
The “Sputnik Pro” project aims to develop skills for several groups. These include journalists and institutional spokespersons. Bloggers and final-year university students are also targeted. The project relies on a series of seminars and training courses. Senior Russian and international media managers supervise them. Sputnik Agency experts also provide oversight.