The representative of the Deans and Heads of Media Departments in Iraqi private universities, and Head of the Media Department at Al-Mustaqbal University, Prof. Dr. Akram Faraj Al-Rubaie, warned of what he described as the emerging phenomenon of “media aging.” He referred to the growing dependence of some journalists on artificial intelligence tools in ways that may lead to professional cognitive stagnation and the outsourcing of editorial decision-making to systems whose outputs are not fully understood by the communicator. His remarks were delivered during the session titled “The Disruption of Meaning in the Iraqi Communication Environment,” held as part of the Ramadan forum organized by the Anaa Foundation on Sunday evening. Dr. Al-Rubaie emphasized that the disruption of meaning is linked to both texts and platforms; however, at its core, it reflects a crisis within the communicator when control over professional tools and standards is lost. He further noted that propaganda methods and psychological warfare techniques have undergone significant transformations, with psychological influence evolving alongside technological change. He cautioned that, in many cases, media professionals are becoming subject to technology rather than employing it consciously and knowledgeably. Al-Mustaqbal University is the first private university in Iraq.
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