By Aygun Baliyarli
Copyright trend
BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 30. Misinformation,
cyberbullying, and trolling pose a serious threat to public
dialogue and security, the chairman of the Board of Trustees of the
Public Fund for the Support and Development of Media in Uzbekistan,
Akramjon Fozilov, said at the 2nd Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan Media Forum
on “Digital Transformation and Media,” Trend reports.
“These phenomena undermine trust in the media and state
institutions, provoke conflicts, and negatively affect the mental
health of users,” he said.
Fozilov noted that today, when traditional media are gradually
giving way to social networks and platforms with personalized
content, ethical and professional standards are becoming more
important than ever for regulating the digital space and preventing
”Since 2023, there has been a sharp increase in threats using
voices, images, and videos generated by artificial intelligence.
Such manipulations not only distort reality but also threaten
democratic institutions, public trust, and the safety of citizens.
These threats are becoming increasingly difficult to detect.
According to UNICEF, one in three young people aged 13 to 24 has
been a victim of cyberbullying, and nearly one in two adults
experiences social anxiety due to online abuse. Research from the
University of Calgary shows that about 57 percent of internet users
have encountered trolling in one form or another,” he
emphasized.
According to him, a comprehensive approach is needed to combat
these problems. “On the one hand, it is important to strengthen
media literacy and encourage responsible behavior among users so
that they can critically evaluate the information they
“Digital etiquette should become a key tool. Users should feel a
sense of ethical responsibility, refrain from aggression, and
support victims. On the other hand, platforms are obliged to
provide effective mechanisms for filing complaints, moderating
harmful content, and supporting users, as well as raising awareness
of the risks of cyberbullying,” Fozilov concluded.
