United News of Bangladesh

Young journalists should see journalism as a "holy calling" and focus on telling meaningful stories that inspire hope rather than chasing attention, said founder and president of the Institute of Strategic Intelligence Prof Henrik von Scheel. "My suggestion for young journalists is that journalism is a holy calling because you are the guardians of people," he told UNB in an interview during his recent visit to Bangladesh. "You are telling their stories, igniting hope and giving them a real view of what is happening." Invest in skills, not just AI, says Prof Henrik von Scheel Addressing aspiring journalists, the professor, who is widely recognised as the originator of the ‘4th Industrial Revolution’ and a defining voice in the global digital agenda, described journalists as "guardians of people," saying their responsibility is to present an accurate picture of society while helping citizens understand challenges and prepare for the future. Prof Henrik said much of today's media is increasingly driven by the pursuit of attention instead of serving citizens, urging journalists to return to the profession's core mission of storytelling.

Bangladesh must invest in people, practical skills and emerging technologies rather than blindly chasing expensive AI solutions, said Prof Henrik von Scheel who is widely recognised as the originator of the ‘4th Industrial Revolution’ and a defining voice in the global digital agenda. He said Bangladesh can strengthen its global competitiveness by embracing collaboration, adopting common AI standards and preserving its strong culture of social responsibility. “Bangladesh is better prepared for the artificial intelligence (AI) era than many people believe, but the country must invest in people and practical skills,” the founder and president of the Institute of Strategic Intelligence told UNB in an interview. Prof Henrik said the country's strong sense of community distinguishes it from many developed societies. "If Bangladesh can preserve that spirit while investing in knowledge, innovation and people, its future is extremely promising," he said. "Nobody should go to bed hungry, and everyone should have the opportunity to build skills. That is the foundation of a stronger Bangladesh.”