Stakeholders in the media industry have advocated self-regulation as a measure to address unethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), which is emerging as a key driver of misinformation, disinformation, deepfake technology and baised content moderation This was part of resolutions at a webinar organised by the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) Nigeria, in collaboration with Penpushing Media, to commemorate the …

The first Nigerian Professor of Cyber Security and Information Technology Management, Ojo Emmanuel Ademola has tasked the judiciary in Nigeria to take advantage of advent of Artificial intelligence (AI) to build robust cybersecurity measures for a legal system that is transparent, accessible, secure. Ademola gave the charge while delivering lecture titled, ‘Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity in Nigeria’s Legal System (Cyber …

Founder of the Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church, Pastor Tobi Adegboyega, has responded to allegations that he used Artificial Intelligence (AI) to fake a video showcasing a lavish lifestyle. The controversy began when TikTok user @ihatebenn_ alleged that a viral video of Adegboyega stepping into a Lamborghini Revuelto—reportedly worth £580,000—was digitally manipulated. The video, which made rounds on social media, drew …

In a development that seems straight out of science fiction, the AI revolution has taken a dramatic turn, moving beyond human-driven advancements to a startling new reality — self-replication. Scientists at Fudan University have demonstrated that AI models can now autonomously clone themselves, bypassing human intervention entirely. This breakthrough has sent shockwaves through the AI community, raising urgent questions about …

The warm African sun cast long shadows across the training room in Accra as  journalists from across Ghana gathered, their faces a mixture of curiosity and anticipation. The seamless orchestration of this momentous event was thanks to the tireless efforts of the Regional Marketing Specialist for West and Central Africa of United States Agency for Global Media/Voice of America (USAGM/VOA), …

One year ago, on 15 November 2023, the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) invited me to speak on “Nigerian Media, Sustainability and Existential Threats by Big Tech.” Being asked again this year is a privilege, but I won’t be surprised if this is my last invitation. Perhaps I won’t need to come as a presenter next time. A learning machine, …

Two civil advocacy groups – Dataphyte and the Progressive Impact Organisation for Community Development (PRIMORG) – have urged the Nigerian media industry and citizens to adopt the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in demanding good governance and accountability from leaders. Dataphyte developed Nubia, an open-source AI tool that draws insight from data provided and turns it into readable and relatable …

Every morning a lion wakes up, it knows it must run faster than the slowest gazelle, or it will starve to death…It doesn’t matter whether you are a lion or a gazelle, you better be running First attributed to Dan Montano in The Economist, but popularised by Thomas Friedman in The World is Flat. If, 20 years ago, you asked me whether …

Welcome to this week’s edition of Brand Nugget Let’s move away from brand and branding lessons which I have dealt with the past weeks. Let’s share understanding on stakeholder marketing, an interesting topic germane to the interest of communication experts, relationship managers and public affairs practitioners. As brand communications consultants, we understand the vital role of stakeholder management in the …

In today’s fast-paced and digital-driven world, Public Relations professionals are tasked with not only crafting compelling narratives but also navigating a rapidly evolving technological landscape. The convergence of creativity and technology has transformed the way PR services are delivered, creating new opportunities for engagement, measurement, and innovation. By harnessing the synergy between these two forces, PR professionals can elevate their …