A veteran broadcaster, Mrs Bisi Adanri, has urged journalists, educators, and technology experts to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to fight misinformation and deepfake content.
She said AI should not only be used to create digital content but also to protect the public from false information. According to her, AI tools can help detect fake videos, images, and coordinated misinformation campaigns, while also flagging misleading content quickly.
Mrs Adanri spoke at the 4th graduation ceremony of Crest Media Academy in Akure, Ondo State. She stressed that credible reporting must be supported by technology to ensure truthful information reaches the public.
She explained that the problem is not limited to newsrooms.
Schools are also affected because many students struggle to tell the difference between reliable sources and fake, AI-generated content. This, she warned, threatens the growth of an informed society.
Adanri said the fight against AI-driven misinformation is a major challenge for both the media and the education sector.
She called for a balance between technology, human values, and ethics.
Drawing from her experience as a playwright, novelist, and broadcaster, she said stories should always be guided by truth and moral responsibility.
She added that journalism depends on accuracy, consistency, and accountability, while education should focus on wisdom, not just information.
She urged stakeholders to:
Demand that technology companies clearly label AI-generated content
Encourage cooperation between journalists, teachers, and technology experts
Invest in investigative journalism that focuses on facts, not clickbait
Uphold strong editorial standards
Recognise journalists as protectors of democracy
Meanwhile, the Chairman of Cresthills Media, Prince Ade Adekanmbi, advised the graduating students to maintain high ethical standards in journalism. He warned them not to compromise their conscience for money or influence.
He said the country needs journalists who will speak the truth, hold leaders accountable, and clearly explain how government policies affect ordinary people.
Also speaking at the event, the Group Chief Operating Officer of Cresthills Media, Adeolu Gboyega, and the pioneer Provost of Crest Media Academy, Temitope Dare, revealed that more than 300 students have been trained and graduated from the academy since 2021.
