Cambodian information ministry: Press freedom improving, AI represents challenges

Cambodian journalist Mech Dara gestures to media representatives as he sits in a car upon his release from Kandal Provincial prison near Phnom Penh on October 24, 2024. The high-profile Cambodian reporter who won an international award for uncovering alleged cyber scams told AFP that he is quitting journalism, saying he has lost "courage" after being arrested by the authorities and freed on bail. - AFP

PHNOM PENH: In the past decade, Cambodia’s media landscape has undergone a major transformation, marked by notable growth in digital platforms.

The rapid rise of digital media has introduced new challenges related to press freedom, the spread of misinformation and media ethics.