He emphasised the need to integrate technology into the curriculum for mass communication and journalism training.
“The challenge for professional journalists is that AI also has the potential of increasing the incidence of quackery in the profession.
“So, what do we need to do? Our curriculum for mass communication and journalism training institute must embed technology into the curriculum.
The Ogun State Head of Service, Mr Kehinde Onasanya, in his keynote address, emphasised ethical dimension.
Onasanya noted that Nigeria lacks clear regulatory guidelines on disclosing AI-generated content, including images, audio, and video.
He urged the leadership of the union to publish a widely adopted code of practice to address AI.
In his speech, the Chairman of the council, Wale Olanrewaju. noted that the council has recorded milestones progress and development in less than three years.
Olanrewaju stated that AI has changed the way news are gathered, processed and disseminated.
“As a union, our responsibility is to prepare our members not just to adapt, but to lead in this new reality. We must ensure that technology enhances our credibility rather than diminish it,” he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event featured a panel discussion moderated by Prof . Dele Odunlami, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye.
The discussants included Mr Kunle Durosimi, President, Ogun Tech Community and Registrar, West Midlands Open University and Mr Lekan Adeeko, AI Enthusiast and Co-founder, Tedprime Hub.
They deliberated on the merits and demerits of using AI as journalists.
The speakers urged journalists to maintain professionalism when utilising AI in their work, highlighting its potential to foster national unity and cohesion. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Yetunde Fatungase
