Network18 Appoints Nalin Mehta as Chief AI Officer – A Bold Leap into AI-Driven Journalism

In a landmark move for the Indian media industry, Network18 has appointed Dr. Nalin Mehta as its Chief AI Officer – Editorial Operations, a newly created leadership role aimed at transforming the group’s editorial capabilities using artificial intelligence.

Leading AI Integration Across 21 News Channels and Digital Platforms

Nalin Mehta, a seasoned media executive and scholar, will now be at the helm of AI-driven editorial transformation at Network18. The group operates 21 television news channels across 16 languages, alongside four major digital platforms and two leading magazines. Mehta’s appointment signals a future-forward approach where technology will play a key role in shaping modern journalism.

Key Responsibilities and Vision

As Chief AI Officer, Mehta will:

• Drive the adoption of AI-powered tools in editorial workflows across all brands within Network18.

• Build a robust framework for ethical and responsible use of AI in journalism.

• Enable cross-functional collaboration among editorial, tech, product, and design teams.

• Train journalists and revamp editorial workflows, making AI a powerful enabler of content creation and newsroom efficiency.

'Answers' – Network18’s In-House AI Tool

The transformation will be powered by ‘Answers’, Network18’s proprietary AI engine. Mehta will work closely with editorial and tech leads to customize AI tools to the specific needs of each brand, ensuring tailored innovation without compromising journalistic integrity.

Continued Role at Moneycontrol

While taking on this new role, Nalin Mehta will continue as Managing Editor at Moneycontrol, where he has already led the platform to the top of the business journalism landscape through data-first reporting and editorial innovation.

Why This Move Matters

Network18 has become the first Indian media conglomerate to formally introduce a Chief AI Officer for editorial operations—a signal that the future of journalism lies in harmonizing human insight with machine intelligence.