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Wijeya Newspapers’ Moiz Mustafa wins AI Content Creators of the Year - Gold at National AI Awards

Wijeya Newspapers Ltd., Digital Media Manager Moiz Mustafa, on Wednesday received the AI Content Creators of the Year, AI Social Impact Content Creator Award - Gold at the National AI Awards 2026, held at Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte.

The awards formed part of the AI Expo and Conference and Sri Lanka AI Week 2026. Pioneered by the Ministry of Digital Economy and SLT Mobitel under the theme “AI Amplified,” the national initiative brought together technology leaders, innovators, policymakers, academics and emerging talent to promote AI adoption and innovation in Sri Lanka.

Moiz was recognised for using AI to transform important public information into clear, accessible and interactive content across print, digital and social media.

One highlighted initiative was an AI-assisted summary that turned an announcement about Sri Lanka’s QR code system into a comprehensive information hub, attracting more than 700,000 views.

His work also included a dengue awareness campaign published in English, Sinhala and Tamil. The campaign featured a live dengue case tracker, an interactive knowledge quiz, and a detective-style Mirror Mission that allowed users to make decisions during a simulated outbreak.

AI was also used to convert complex data and official statistics into easy-to-understand explainers and social media graphics. It supported content development, translation, data presentation, and interactive experiences, and editors reviewed every output for accuracy and context.

Following the receipt of the award Moiz said: “This award shows what is possible when AI is used with a clear public purpose. AI is not a replacement for editorial judgment. It can help us explain complex issues more clearly, reach people in the languages they use, and create content they can actively engage with. I am grateful to Wijeya Newspapers and the editorial and web development teams that helped bring these ideas to life.”

He also said the recognition reflects Wijeya Newspapers’ continued efforts to use emerging technology responsibly while making important information more useful and accessible to the public