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World Radio Day 2026 Theme: Radio and AI

16 February 20261 min read
AWARDS & PERSONSWorld Radio Day2026 Theme: Radioand AI16 February 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

World Radio Day was marked on 13 February 2026 to recognise radio as a trusted way of communicating.

Key facts

  • Date: 13 February, every year.
  • Proclaimed by: UNESCO.
  • Adopted by: the UN General Assembly.
  • 2026 theme: “Radio and Artificial Intelligence: AI is a tool, not a voice”.

Significance

  • Highlights radio as a dependable communication medium.
  • The 2026 theme links radio with artificial intelligence.

Exam angle

  • Date to remember: 13 February.
  • Proclaiming agency: UNESCO.
  • Theme keywords: radio, AI, tool, not a voice.

Test yourself

1. On which date is World Radio Day observed each year?

It is observed on 13 February.

2. Which organisation proclaimed World Radio Day?

UNESCO proclaimed it and the UNGA adopted it.

3. The 2026 World Radio Day theme links radio with what?

The theme is “Radio and Artificial Intelligence: AI is a tool, not a voice”.