BEIRUT: Lebanon’s Annahar Media Group this week launched Nahar, its first artificial intelligence-powered “news correspondent.”

In its announcement, the media outlet said the step opens a new chapter in the relationship between journalists and technology.

Nayla Tueni, Annahar’s editor-in-chief, said innovation is part of the group’s mission and “has always been an integral part of the organization’s identity.”

She added: “With the launch of Nahar, we affirm that AI is not a replacement for journalists, but rather a partner that enhances their capabilities and opens new horizons for creativity and productivity.

“The future of journalism belongs to those who succeed in combining technology and human talent, and we have chosen to be at the forefront of this transformation.”