IPI Nigeria to Examine AI Threat to Media Integrity at 2026 Conference

The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria will host a two-day conference on December 2 and 3, 2026, to address the threat artificial intelligence (AI) poses to media integrity. The event, titled "Truth Under Pressure: Journalism, AI and Information Integrity," will be held at the Bolton White Hotel in Abuja. The conference will explore how AI-generated deepfakes and other synthetic media undermine public trust in journalism, especially as Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections.

Delegates, including policymakers, media executives, journalists, and media freedom advocates, will collaborate to find ways to safeguard the accuracy and integrity of information in reporting through AI-powered verification tools. The conference will also examine the state of media freedom and journalists' safety in Nigeria, with a focus on discussing necessary policy and legal reforms to support independent journalism.

IPI Nigeria President Musikilu Mojeed stated that the gathering will further foster constructive dialogue between the media and government on transparency and accountability. The event will feature the induction of new members into IPI Nigeria, expanding the organization's network and commitment to defending press freedom and promoting responsible journalism in Nigeria.

The second day of the conference will be dedicated to the Annual General Meeting (AGM), an exclusive session for IPI Nigeria members to review the organization's activities and strategic direction.