By Aygun Baliyarli

Copyright trend

BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 30. The world is
changing faster than we can comprehend, and with new opportunities
come new threats requiring joint action, Director General of the
National Media Association of Uzbekistan Abduaziz Abutolipov said
at the 2nd Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan Media Forum on the theme “Digital
Transformation and Media”, Trend reports.

“Today, security is not just about borders and the military.
Above all, security is about protecting information. It’s this
information that determines the stability of the state, the
protection of society, and human freedom,” he explained.

Abutolipov emphasized that fake news is a double-edged sword
that chips away at the foundation of trust in both the media and
government institutions.

“We live in an era of challenges unprecedented in humanity.
Cyberattacks threaten not only individuals but entire countries.
Manipulation on social media shapes the opinions of millions. The
lack of uniform rules makes society vulnerable.

That’s why a conversation about information security is not just
a conversation about technology. It’s a conversation about culture,
values, and the future. Will we live in a world of trust or a world
of illusions? We understand: no journalist alone can stop the flow
of disinformation, no editorial office can protect society, no
state can cope with a threat that knows no borders, but together,
we can,” he added.

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