Al Jazeera to reinvent journalism for the digital age: Director General

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Al Jazeera to reinvent journalism for the digital age: Director General

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Al Jazeera Media Network's Director General, Sheikh Nasser bin Faisal Al Thani, has announced a new initiative called the "Core Project" aimed at reinventing journalism for the digital age. At the Web Summit Qatar 2026, he emphasized the importance of context in journalism and criticized algorithmic systems for fueling polarization. According to Sheikh Nasser, the network aims to shift from speed to depth in its reporting, connecting diverse voices and revealing human stories behind news. The initiative is part of a broader effort to rethink digital platforms and address the challenges posed by over-abundant information. Al Jazeera's goal is to provide context and foster dialogue, rather than perpetuating division. The "Core Project" will focus on reimagining journalism for the AI era.

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journalism 100% digital age 90% artificial intelligence 80% polarisation 70% web summit qatar 70% al jazeera 60% algorithmic systems 60% attention-based economic models 50% digital platforms 50% core project 40%

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