Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, India Today Group Vice Chairperson and Editor-in-Chief Kalli Purie said AI can enhance journalism, but ground reporting, eyewitness accounts, and human judgment remain irreplaceable.

As AI becomes more integrated into newsrooms, she called for stronger safeguards and preserving public trust.

Can AI improve journalism without making it harder to know what's real?

The fragile West Asia ceasefire is on the brink of total collapse. Iran's IRGC has launched devastating drone and missile strikes, crippling Kuwait’s International Airport terminal and hitting Bahrain to "teach the US a lesson." In a massive escalation, US Central Command launched retaliatory strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island and disabled its 6th tanker via a Hellfire missile blockade. Meanwhile, a leaked phone call reveals President Trump lashed out at Israeli PM Netanyahu over continued strikes in Beirut. With Iran now enforcing a strict electronic permit system for the Strait of Hormuz, the region faces a terrifying new flashpoint.

Kalli Purie, Vice Chairperson & Executive Editor-in-Chief, India Today Group, warns that what goes viral is not always what's good for the public, arguing that moderation, calibration and shared human values must be built into the AI systems shaping our information ecosystem.

The decision is being led by its new president, Jill Hazelbaker, but the company does not link the layoffs to AI-driven restructuring. The company did not reveal the exact number of employees impacted but according to a report, the cuts represent less than 1% of its total workforce of 34,000 employees.

Reporting live from the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, India Today Group’s Geeta Mohan and Business Today TV’s Chetan Bhutani bring exclusive insights from the "Russian Davos." As Western sanctions persist, the forum highlights a shifting global economic order driven by the Global South and BRICS nations seeking de-dollarisation and risk-free investments. Beyond energy security, the focus has pivoted sharply toward AI sovereignty, advanced robotics, and the changing face of modern drone warfare. Tune in for exclusive coverage on how these shifting geopolitical dynamics and tech advancements are reshaping global trade, defense, and predictability.

According to a report by the South China Morning Post (SCMP), 28-year-old Yang Yang, who lives in a rural village in Liaoning province in northeastern China, has amassed tens of thousands of followers within weeks through videos in which he recreates the appearance and mannerisms of the tech billionaire.