Jeddah: The Union of News Agencies (UNA) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), in cooperation with Russia’s Sputnik News Agency, is set to conduct a virtual workshop on October 20, 2025, focusing on techniques to detect deepfakes using artificial intelligence (AI).

According to Saudi Press Agency, the workshop is designed to highlight specific aspects of AI applications, especially in identifying deepfakes and mitigating their use as evidence or references in critical cases. This educational session is part of a broader series of training initiatives between UNA and Sputnik News Agency, targeting the enhancement of content production through AI technologies.

The initiative aims to raise awareness among media professionals within OIC member states about the effective use of AI tools and resources. UNA has extended invitations to its member news agencies to participate in the workshop, encouraging interested parties to register through a provided link.