The Media Law Forum conducted a tailored information session on 23.04.2025 at Virakesari, one of Sri Lanka’s leading Tamil-language media houses encompassing print newspaper, digital news website, and active social media channels. The session specifically addressed how Tamil journalists can navigate the revised election media guidelines for the upcoming local government elections while considering linguistic nuances in reporting. Tamil-speaking journalists raised important questions about campaign finance disclosure requirements for regional political advertising and culturally-specific approaches to countering misinformation. The Forum presented specialized frameworks for maintaining information accuracy standards when using generative AI across Virakesari’s diverse media platforms. This multilingual approach ensures comprehensive election coverage while upholding journalistic integrity. The session is part of an initiative funded by the European Union in partnership with DRI and Factum.
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