Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University hosts journalist Dawoud Al-Sharyan

Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, through its College of Arts, hosted prominent Saudi journalist Dawoud Al-Sharyan for a dialogue regarding the transformations in media and the future of news production.

The discussion, organized by the university’s Culture and Arts Unit, focused on the shift from traditional print and television to the era of digital platforms and algorithms. Al-Sharyan shared insights from his professional career, addressing how technology has changed news consumption and how audiences have transitioned from passive consumers to interactive participants on social media.

A significant portion of the session was dedicated to the impact of artificial intelligence on newsrooms. Participants discussed the necessity for journalists to move beyond merely reporting breaking news toward interpreting and analyzing the deeper dimensions of events. The dialogue emphasized that the future of media depends on the ability of human professionals to adapt to AI tools while maintaining credibility and providing substantive content that transcends the superficiality often driven by social media algorithms.