Imagine finding out that one of your favourite columnists on your favourite news website, whose writing you have come to like over the past year, does not exist. Now, imagine […]
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In West Africa’s digital public square, something quieter and more dangerous than “fake news” is taking root. It isn’t just the viral spread of a manufactured rumour or the polish
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The unique challenge of deepfakes lies in their ability to undermine the “seeing is believing” principle that everyone unconsciously observes. Though misinformation is an old enemy, the use of artificial
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Without question, the launch of ChatGPT in late November 2022 accelerated the current global AI boom, reshaping every sector, including the media industry. From students to scientists, doctors to mechanics,
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way nations approach productivity, governance, and innovation. Across the world, governments are turning to AI not merely as a technological trend but as a
Digital Rights as Human Rights From communications to social services to remittances and building social connections with people, digital is the new world order. One out of five daily activities
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The rise of Gen AI chatbots has seen a massive growth in reliance on these tools for information, research, and even companionship. A recent Pew Research Centre report put the
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Summary AI-generated disinformation—including deepfakes, bot networks, and voice cloning—plays a role in amplifying ethnic and religious divisions, undermining trust in democratic processes. This study conducts a discursive analysis of how
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It is 2005, and the first page of Jane’s Facebook feed still showed Uncle Osasu’s 10:25 am prayer devotional post in the evening. She has had fewer than three new
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The battle for truth is no longer fought only in newspaper columns or television broadcasts. Today, it continues to rage on social media timelines, WhatsApp groups, and TikTok feeds. In
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