Archive · 17 Nov 2025
AI Makes Real and Fake News Harder to Distinguish, Media Has Key Role: VP Radhakrishnan
Imagine your phone is suddenly showing you lots of news, but some of it might not be true.
This is happening more now because of smart computers called AI.
Vice President Radhakrishnan said that it's getting really hard to tell what's real and what's fake news because of AI.
He thinks that people who work in the news, like journalists, have a very important job now.
They need to help everyone understand the truth and not get tricked by false stories.
He also said that the news people should help build the country by sharing stories about new ideas, businesses, and helping women.
They also have a big part in helping to stop people from using harmful drugs.
This was said at an event where awards were given to recognize people for doing great work in different areas.
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan stated that AI advancements make it difficult to distinguish between real and fake news.
He emphasized that the media has a more responsible role to educate viewers about the truth in the current age of social media.
The Vice President urged media organizations to partner in nation-building by highlighting innovation, startups, and women empowerment.
He also called for the media to play a role in making the country drug-free through awareness campaigns.
The remarks were made during the presentation of the inaugural Ramoji Excellence Awards, honoring various individuals.
- Who
- Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, Ramoji Group, various dignitaries including former Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, and former CJI N V Ramana.
- What
- Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan stated that advancements in AI are making it difficult to distinguish real from fake news, urging the media to play a more responsible role in educating the public and participating in nation-building. Awards were presented at the inaugural Ramoji Excellence Awards ceremony.
- When
- Sunday, November 16th
- Where
- Hyderabad
- Why
- To highlight the media's crucial role in the age of AI and misinformation, and to honor excellence through the inaugural Ramoji Excellence Awards.
Media's Traditional Role
Media's Evolving Role in AI Age
Discerning Truth
Media's Traditional Role
In the past, distinguishing between real and fake news was generally less complex.
Media's Evolving Role in AI Age
Advancements in AI and technology now make it increasingly difficult to differentiate real from fake news.
Societal Impact
Media's Traditional Role
The late Ramoji Rao was a pioneer in media and communication and a nation builder.
Media's Evolving Role in AI Age
Social media, now filled with misinformation, is 'swallowing' mainstream media and causing damage to society.
- Event
- Presentation of inaugural Ramoji Excellence Awards
- Keynote Speaker
- Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan
- Awards Purpose
- Instituted by Ramoji Group in memory of founder-chairman Ramoji Rao
- Vice President's Call to Media
- Educate people about truth, highlight innovation, startups, women empowerment, and help make the country drugs-free.
- Ramoji Rao's Legacy
- Pioneer in media and communication, nation builder, inspiration to the young generation, never sought favors.
- Award Categories
- Journalism, Youth Icon, Art and Culture, Rural Development, Service to Mankind, Women Achiever, Science and Technology.
- Notable Attendees
- Former VP Venkaiah Naidu, Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, Former CJI N V Ramana, Union Ministers, Telangana Governor.
Sources
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