"News Production in the Age of Social Media and Algorithms" Training Held in Muğla

Digital Transformation and the Media Sector The "News Production in the Age of Social Media and Algorithms" program, organized by the Muğla Regional Directorate of the Presidency's Directorate of Communications, brought together media professionals, institutional communication representatives from public agencies, and students from the Faculty of Communication.
During the event, the ways in which digital platforms have transformed news consumption habits and the new dynamics encountered in this process were comprehensively evaluated.
Algorithms and Combating Disinformation In his opening speech, Ahmet Uzun, the Muğla Regional Director of the Directorate of Communications, drew attention to the decisive role of algorithms in accessing information.
Uzun emphasized that spreading accurate information and combating disinformation are of vital importance in today's media ecosystem.
Stating that keeping pace with technological transformation is a necessity, Uzun expressed that increasing the digital capacity of local media is one of their primary goals.
Artificial Intelligence and Digital Ethics The training sessions included interactive presentations on the integration of artificial intelligence tools into news writing processes and digital ethics rules.
Participants were informed about the importance of operating verification mechanisms and using reliable sources on digital platforms where disinformation spreads rapidly.
The program concluded with a Q&A session followed by the presentation of certificates to the participants.