The US Embassy in Dhaka on Thursday concluded a three-day TechCamp workshop aiming to empower 50 aspiring journalists to deal with misinformation, fact-checking and Artificial Intelligence-related best practices.
Organised by the Educational and Cultural Affairs Bureau (ECA) at the US Department of State in partnership with the Global Youth Leadership Centre, TechCamp fosters technological innovation and empowers future leaders to address the real world challenges through pragmatic solutions.
US Ambassador Peter Haas talked to the trainers and participants and emphasised their crucial role in shaping the future of media literacy, combating disinformation, and upholding journalistic integrity.
“Together, we can harness technology to educate people and enhance online security and democracy," he said.
The US Embassy said it remains committed to supporting Bangladeshi civil society, protecting vulnerable populations, and promoting technological innovation.
This commitment extends to programmes like Youth Vote Matters, English language learning, STEAM education, internet safety literacy, and addressing misinformation through partnerships with alumni groups and civil society organisations, it said.