Miami.- During the first day of SIP Connect 2026, journalists and media executives from different countries agreed that artificial intelligence represents an opportunity to transform newsrooms, optimize content production processes, and strengthen the practice of journalism, without losing sight of the value of editorial judgment and the defense of freedom of expression.
The director of 24Hora.com in Aruba, Mark Benson Dance, explained that his media outlet already incorporates artificial intelligence tools for image creation, content translation, and the automation of editorial tasks. He indicated that, although there are still limitations for working in Papiamento, AI has allowed them to streamline processes such as converting interviews into journalistic articles and publishing information in Spanish and English.
Likewise, he pointed out that new technologies also offer alternatives for developing microsites dedicated to special coverage and considered that one of the main challenges will be to adapt content distribution strategies in the face of the growing use of artificial intelligence assistants as a point of access to news.
For her part, Amada Castañón, head of International Information at Azteca Noticias (Mexico), highlighted that the meeting allowed her to learn about tools to integrate artificial intelligence into newsrooms more efficiently, while also valuing the call made during the conference to protect freedom of expression as an essential pillar for democracy.
“There is much to learn; it is a path that is not yet mapped out and that we will have to build together,” he/she expressed.
Meanwhile, Soledad Arréguez Manoso, from the Argentine project Desconfío, stated that the experiences shared during the day demonstrate that innovation in media is possible when technology is combined with sound editorial judgment and a commitment to better journalism.
“Artificial intelligence brings us many challenges; this implies that the media industry is readapting and seeking new horizons. It is also an opportunity to think about how to better tell stories and reach our communities with real impact,” he/she maintained.
The participants agreed that artificial intelligence will not replace journalistic work, but rather will allow for the strengthening of newsroom operations, the automation of operational tasks, and dedicating more time to research, fact-checking, and the production of higher-value content for audiences.
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The meeting taking place at the Intercontinental Hotel in Miami continues this Thursday with other perspectives regarding the use of AI and important interventions that include tools for sustainability and ways for media outlets to generate new revenue.
