The media center in Bahrain celebrates the day of the Bahraini Press, an annual occasion that highlights a rich march that spanned decades, which started from the traditional paper press, and had fundamental transformations with the entry of the Internet, leading to the adoption of artificial intelligence in news rooms.
Since the establishment of the first Bahraini newspapers, the press has played a pivotal role in expressing national and social issues, and it was a platform for the citizen’s voice and resonated with the aspirations of the state.
With the development of society, the press evolved in form and content, to keep pace with the times and its challenges.
The Internet revolution came to form a major turning point, as newspapers moved to digital platforms, and a new generation of journalists who are able to edit and publish immediately appeared through sites and applications.
This digital transformation provided the speed of access to information and the expansion of the audience, but it also opened the door to complex challenges, most notably cybersecurity, as media institutions became vulnerable to penetration and spreading misleading information, which necessitated the development of digital protection systems and raising the readiness of technical cadres.
Besides, the information verification process has become a daily necessity in light of the flow of false news via social media.
Today, the journalist is not satisfied with collecting the information, but rather verifies its source and compares it, driven by professional responsibility and the press covenant.
In recent years, artificial intelligence has strongly entered the profession, through tools used to automatically editing news, analyzing data, and creating content in multiple formulas according to the reader’s preferences.
Although these technologies enhance productivity, they raise questions about the future of the human role in the press, and the importance of preserving the human and creative sense in press coverage.
Despite the challenges, the Bahraini paper press still maintains its cultural and documentary value, and plays an important role in public life, especially in deep analyzes and institutional coverage.
On its national day, the Bahraini press renews its commitment to its professional principles, and seeks to achieve a balance between originality and renewal, stressing its vital role in conveying the truth and serving the community.
