Vienna, Austria – In a constantly evolving digital landscape where misinformation can spread at lightning speed, the management of nuclear and radiological crises faces new and complex challenges. In this context, the Moroccan Agency for Nuclear and Radiological Safety and Security (AMSSNuR) participated in the International Technical Meeting entitled “Public Communication in Emergencies: Tackling Misinformation and Retaining Public Trust in Disruptive Information Environments”, held from 23 to 27 June 2025 in Vienna and organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). At the heart of the discussions: the growing impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on emergency communication and the pressing need for a proactive approach to address its implications.

The rise of generative AI has transformed content creation, enabling the rapid production of hyper-realistic text, images, and audio. While this technology offers unprecedented opportunities to enhance official communication in times of crisis, it also poses a significant risk of spreading false information, which can cause panic and distort critical messages. In the face of this technological dilemma, AMSSNuR has made its position clear: AI must be harnessed as an ally in the fight against misinformation.

In its intervention, AMSSNuR emphasized the urgent need to develop AI-based tools capable of rapidly detecting misleading content, strengthening fact-checking processes, and amplifying the dissemination of reliable and verified information. The dual objective is to maintain public trust—an essential element during emergencies—and to ensure optimal coordination among all stakeholders, including operators and relevant institutions.

AMSSNuR’s active participation in this international dialogue, alongside representatives from more than 55 countries, reflects its commitment to embracing new technologies in a strategic, ethical, and resilient manner within its nuclear safety framework. In the age of algorithms, mastering information is more than ever a core component of nuclear and radiological safety and security. Through its forward-thinking approach, AMSSNuR positions itself as a key player in building robust and adaptive responses to tomorrow’s challenges.