Kperogi urges editors to prioritise credibility over AI disinformation
A journalism scholar, Prof. Farooq Kperogi, has urged Nigerian editors to prioritise rigorous verification and credibility over the growing volume of content generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and social media. Kperogi, Professor of Journalism and Emerging Media at Kennesaw State University, Georgia, USA, made the call while delivering a keynote address at the All Nigeria […]
Prof. Farooq Kperogi, a journalism scholar and Professor of Journalism and Emerging Media at Kennesaw State University, has urged Nigerian editors to prioritize credibility over AI-generated disinformation. Kperogi warned that AI-generated content has fundamentally altered the landscape of information disorder globally, making falsehoods harder to detect.
Speaking at the All Nigeria Editors Conference in Enugu, Kperogi emphasized that while scholarly models can provide theoretical frameworks, they may not offer practical solutions for daily newsroom challenges. He cited instances of AI being used to create fake front pages of reputable newspapers, spreading false political narratives involving prominent figures.
To combat this, Kperogi called for stronger verification systems and regular audits of media organizations' security features to prevent unauthorised AI replication. He cautioned editors against prioritizing speed over accuracy, warning that a single unverified report could severely damage a news organization's credibility. Kperogi stressed that meticulous election coverage and strict authentication programming are essential for maintaining journalism's role as the foundation of democracy.
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