World Radio Day: CONATEL Emphasizes Responsible Integration of Artificial Intelligence

PORT-AU-PRINCE.— On the occasion of World Radio Day, celebrated on February 13, the National Telecommunications Council (CONATEL) issued a statement highlighting the strategic importance of radio in Haiti, around the theme «Radio and Artificial Intelligence», chosen by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

CONATEL reiterates that radio remains, in Haiti, an essential local medium for information, education, and social cohesion, particularly in areas with low connectivity or during times of crisis. Accessible and resilient, it constitutes a pillar for disseminating reliable content to serve the population.

The institution highlights the opportunities that artificial intelligence offers to the radio sector: improved content production, digital archiving, translation, and increased accessibility for people with disabilities. However, it also emphasizes the ethical challenges related to data protection, information credibility, and respect for pluralism.

As part of its regulatory mission, CONATEL reaffirms its commitment to supporting the evolution of the Haitian media landscape, by reconciling technological innovation, respect for standards, and the defense of fundamental journalistic values. Through this commemoration, the institution calls for collective reflection on the future of radio in the era of artificial intelligence.

Jean Mapou / Le Relief