Médias en Seine: a look back at the interventions of Fabrice Fries and Phil Chetwynd
At the Médias en Seine festival, Fabrice Fries and Phil Chetwynd took part in two panel discussions. They outlined the Agency's strategy on artificial intelligence, disinformation, and reporting from conflict zones.
On Thursday 15 January 2026, Fabrice Fries, AFP’s Chairman and CEO, and Phil Chetwynd, Director of News, represented the Agency at the eighth edition of Médias en Seine.
During the event, they took part in two major panel discussions:
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Replay : What strategies should be adopted in the face of post-truth ?
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Replay : Continuing to report from conflict zones
This annual event, which brings together the key players in the sector, provided an opportunity to discuss the major challenges facing our profession.
The topics covered included:
- Artificial intelligence: How AFP is adapting to new tools while safeguarding the reliability of information.
- The fight against disinformation: The growing importance of our global fact-checking network.
- Safety in the field: The renewal of training programmes and rules since the conflict in Ukraine.
- The importance of preparation and support: Fixers and military embeds to ensure both protection and access to conflict zones.
Their participation once again highlights AFP’s role as a benchmark within the French and international media landscape.