Karnatak University Hosts AI Media Conference for Journalism Students

Journalism students from Dharwad and Belagavi districts are attending a two-day conference at Karnatak University to discuss how Artificial Intelligence affects mass media.
By Newsroom | Education, Technology |

A two-day national conference on the 'Challenges before mass media in the era of artificial intelligence' is underway at Karnatak University, Dharwad, with competitions for journalism students from Dharwad and Belagavi districts also taking place. The event, held at the Kanaka Studies Chair Hall and Golden Jubilee auditorium on the university campus, commenced on Monday and concludes Tuesday.

The conference, organized by the department of mass communication and journalism, addresses the evolving landscape of media in the context of AI. Inaugurated on Monday at 10:30 a.m. by district minister Santosh Lad, the event's valedictory ceremony and prize distribution for student competitions is scheduled for Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. The release also noted that DDWJU president Bandu Kulkarni will be a chief guest, and Commissioner of the Department of Information and Public Relations, Hemant Nimbalkar, will also attend. A separate mention indicates the valedictory event on Tuesday will occur at 3 p.m., with legislative council chairman Basavaraj Horatti slated to release the new website of the alumni association at 4 p.m.

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Media Fest at Karnatak University in Dharwad today, tomorrow - 1

Further details on specific program timings and guests indicate a packed schedule. The student competitions commenced at 10 a.m. on Monday.

The broader context of Karnatak University reveals a pattern of academic events and administrative activities. Recent notifications from March 2, 2022, mention various foundation lectures, research methodology courses, and administrative circulars, including those for a Medical Officer position. Online platforms detail various upcoming workshops and technical events in Karnataka for March 2026, including those focused on AI-adjacent technologies like Machine Learning and IoT, and the university itself offers a range of postgraduate and doctoral programs, with details on admissions, fees, and facilities available.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the main event happening at Karnatak University this week?
Karnatak University is holding a two-day national conference on the challenges mass media faces because of artificial intelligence. Student competitions are also part of the event.
Q: When is the conference taking place?
The conference started on Monday and will end on Tuesday. It is being held at the Kanaka Studies Chair Hall and Golden Jubilee auditorium on the university campus.
Q: Who is attending the conference?
The event was inaugurated by district minister Santosh Lad. Other guests include DDWJU president Bandu Kulkarni and Commissioner Hemant Nimbalkar. Legislative council chairman Basavaraj Horatti will also release the alumni association website.
Q: What are the student activities at the conference?
Journalism students from Dharwad and Belagavi districts are participating in competitions as part of the conference. The prize distribution for these competitions will happen on Tuesday.
Q: What is the main topic of the conference?
The conference focuses on how artificial intelligence is changing the field of mass media and the problems this creates for journalists and media organizations.