The Obi of Onitsha, HRH Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, has urged Nigerian editors to intensify efforts to combat artificial intelligence-generated disinformation, warning that AI-powered falsehoods could undermine informed participation in elections and erode public trust in democracy. He gave the charge while setting the tone for the 22nd All Nigerian Editors Conference in Enugu, where he described the media as a critical guardian of democratic values. Achebe urged editors to ensure that Nigerians are not deceived by fabricated information, noting that the rapid development of AI has transformed the scale and sophistication of disinformation. According to him, AI can now be used to create convincing voices, videos, images, and news reports within seconds.
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