IPI Nigeria to examine AI’s threat to media integrity

The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria will host a two-day conference and Annual General Meeting themed “Truth Under Pressure: Journalism, AI and Information Integrity.” According to Daily Trust, the event is scheduled for December 2 and 3, 2026, at the Bolton White Hotel in Abuja. The gathering aims to examine emerging challenges facing the Nigerian media industry, including the impact of artificial intelligence on journalism, press freedom, disinformation, and the safety of journalists.

Daily Trust reports that the conference will explore how newsrooms can utilize AI-powered verification tools to detect and counter misinformation. Additional focuses include strengthening collaboration between media and security agencies and providing a platform to deliberate on national and industry issues to advance free, independent, and responsible journalism.

The event is expected to draw media executives, journalists, policymakers, media freedom advocates, and subject-matter experts. Premium Times notes that the conference will examine emerging challenges confronting the Nigerian media industry.

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