The agency’s vice president, Alejandro Gomez, presented the initiative during an address at the Global South Academic Forum, which has brought together more than 200 representatives from developing nations in this city to discuss governance and cooperation.

Gimez noted that AI presents challenges that go beyond the ethical debate surrounding its use, extending to issues of technological sovereignty, journalistic independence, and the communication autonomy of nations. Prensa Latina vice president stated that the proposal aims to move beyond mere dialogue toward a practical and permanent mechanism. This mechanism would ease sharing of experiences, strengthen the technical capabilities of media professionals, and boost the responsible use of AI tools—enabling these nations to tell their own stories and work together in service of the truth, which has become a collateral casualty of conflicts and power struggles.

Referring to Cuba, he denounced the impact of the U.S. economic blockade, noting that this policy restricts the acquisition of fuel for power generation and hinders the arrival of essential medicines for children and the elderly.

Gimez challenged narratives that blame the Cuban government for the difficulties facing the island, asserting that certain international media outlets present a skewed view of the country’s reality.

Furthermore, he criticized the way U.S.-based hegemonic media outlets cover Cuba’s economic and social challenges. He also took issue with how the international cooperation provided by Cuban doctors, teachers, and athletes is portrayed—often framed through accusations of human trafficking—an approach that, rather than informing, distorts the reality of a nation under imperial siege.

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