13/02/2026
Oggi 13 febbraio si celebra la giornata mondiale della radio. Le Nazioni Unite pongo l'attenzione sul ruolo dell'intelligenza artificiale: https://www.un.org/en/observances/radio-day
Sapevi che sono già stati sperimentati QSO radioamatoriali dove interpretazione, contenuto e controllo erano demandati alla IA?
L'argomento, vista la sua portata, farà discutere sicuramente.
Segue il messaggio del direttore generale dell'UNESCO:
"Radio has always been more than a medium. It is a pillar of freedom of expression. It fosters cultural diversity. It supports education, inclusion and dialogue.
And in times of crisis, as in daily life, it remains one of the most trusted and accessible sources of information — especially for those who are most often left behind. But today, radio is facing profound and accelerating change.
Among the greatest challenges is the rise of artificial intelligence. AI opens new horizons. Broadcasters are using it to produce content more efficiently, understand audience preferences, and reach new markets.
Translation and transcription tools are helping to break down language barriers and amplify Indigenous and minority languages, which are often underrepresented in mainstream media.
If used ethically, AI can help radio do what it does best: connect people and build public trust.Yet that same technology, if misused, can also weaken that trust.
AI-generated content, deepfakes, and voice simulations can spread disinformation and blur the line between truth and manipulation.
What is at stake is the very essence of radio: its credibility, its integrity, and its human voice.
That is why, on this World Radio Day, UNESCO has chosen to focus on this critical frontier. The theme — “Artificial Intelligence is a Tool, Not a Voice” — is both a warning and a call to action.We urge all broadcasters to adopt clear ethical frameworks for the use of AI, grounded in the principles of our 2021 Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: transparency, data protection, and safeguards against manipulation.
Capacity-building is key — especially for small, independent and community-based stations.
UNESCO is also supporting concrete initiatives on the ground.
For instance, we have partnered with Radio Begum to launch “Tabasum”, a weekly live broadcast supporting Afghan girls and women banned from education and public life — proving that even in the darkest contexts, radio can be a lifeline.This is why UNESCO reaffirms its full commitment to radio, and to those who keep it alive. We invite all actors — from major broadcasters to grassroots stations — to take part in World Radio Day by registering their initiatives on our dedicated platform.
More than 750 activities in 170 countries are already confirmed.Together, let us ensure that AI serves the public — and not the other way around. Let us ensure that radio continues to inform with integrity, connect with empathy, and speak with a human voice."
