RIYADH: The Saudi Press Agency’s Academy for News Training recently held a forum for media students on the use of artificial intelligence.

The forum, entitled “Employing Artificial Intelligence in the News Industry,” was held in collaboration with Microsoft, the SPA reported.

The participants included 180 male and female students from five universities and was held at the academy’s headquarters in Riyadh.

The forum’s speakers explored the most prominent AI applications within the news industry and compared various programs and technologies. They also demonstrated their practical use for journalists.

During the forum, students engaged with the speakers on the best use of AI technology.