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International cooperation essential to tackle AI misuse: State Minister
Published : Monday, 28 September, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Observer Online Report
Bangladesh and other countries around the world must work together to ensure the free flow of accurate and reliable information and prevent the spread of misinformation and misuse of artificial intelligence, State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yaser Khan Chowdhury has said.
He made the remarks as a special guest at a discussion organised by the Information Commission at its hall on Monday to mark International Right to Know Day 2026. This year’s theme was “Ensuring Accurate Information in the Digital Age: The Role of Right to Information in Preventing Misinformation.”
The state minister said the digital age has brought an abundance of information, but ensuring its accuracy while dealing with misinformation and false information has become a major challenge.
He stressed the need to ensure the right to information, verify the authenticity of information and promote responsible information sharing.
“Everyone has the right to know, but the information must be accurate, not misinformation or false information,” he said.
Yaser said inaccurate information can adversely affect individuals, families, society, the state and democratic institutions. He called on journalists, politicians and people from all walks of life to play a responsible role in producing and sharing information.
He also urged social media users to verify information before sharing, liking or commenting on it, noting that people often circulate unverified information without realising its potential impact.
Highlighting the responsibility of the media, the state minister said journalists have a duty to verify information before presenting it to the public. Political leaders, social organisations and ordinary citizens also need to act responsibly when using and sharing information.
He said misinformation can seriously affect individuals and families and may violate the rights of women, children and people from different sections of society, while also harming social and family bonds.
Yaser also raised concerns over the misuse of fake identities and AI technologies to use people’s images and identities to humiliate or defame them.
Society must move away from such practices, he said, warning that failure to take timely measures against misinformation, false information and AI misuse could pose a serious threat in the future.
He stressed the importance of international cooperation in addressing the challenges.
Prime Minister’s Information and Broadcasting Adviser Dr Zahed Ur Rahman attended the programme as a special guest, while Information and Broadcasting Secretary Mahbuba Farzana chaired the session.
Professor Dr Suman Rahman, head of the Department of Media Studies and Journalism at the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh, presented the keynote paper.
Dr Badiul Alam Majumdar, secretary of Shujan, joined the discussion online, while National Press Club President Hasan Hafiz, among others, also attended.
Information Commission Secretary Md Shah Alam was present at the event.
- MaT
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