DHAKA, Feb 8, 2024 (BSS) - The US Embassy in Dhaka concluded a three-day 
TechCamp workshop conducted from February 6 to 8 that aimed to empower 50 
aspiring journalists to combat misinformation, fact check, and learn 
Artificial Intelligence (AI) best practices. 
 
Educational and Cultural Affairs Bureau (ECA) of the US Department of State 
in partnership with the Global Youth Leadership Center (GYLC) Inc, TechCamp 
organized the workshop to foster technological innovation and empower future 
leaders to address real-world challenges through pragmatic solutions.  
 
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas spoke with the trainers and 
participants and emphasized their crucial role in shaping the future of media 
literacy, combating disinformation, and upholding journalistic integrity. 

"Together, we can harness technology to educate people and enhance online 
security and democracy," he said while congratulating the cohort.
 

The US Embassy remains committed to supporting Bangladeshi civil society, 
protecting vulnerable populations, and promoting technological innovation, 
according to embassy's media note. 

This commitment extends to programs like Youth Vote Matters, English language 
learning, STEAM education, internet safety literacy, and addressing 
misinformation through partnerships with alumni groups and civil society 
organizations, it added.