As AI don dey scatter media space worldwide, Nigerian journalism dey face wetin we call defining moment.
AI no be something wey dey far from journalists eye again; e don enter our newsrooms, dey collect show for how we research, write, edit, and distribute stories. But matter be say, the level of readiness for this AI wahala dey different from person to person.
The main palava no be whether AI go join journalism; na how we journalists fit use this technology to boost accuracy and creativity. Without proper skills, na big wahala we fit enter as AI fit turn from savior to disruptor.
Globally, news outfits don dey spend plenty money on digital transformation. Journalists dey learn data journalism, how to use automation and AI-assisted research. But for Naija, e be like say the training no dey follow technology pace. Many journalists dey agree AI fit improve news accuracy. But, dem no dey use am regularly. This level of disengagement dey show say we get wahala wey need solution.
Barriers wey stop journalists from adopting AI dey plenty. Limited knowledge, lack of training, and fear of misuse dey reign supreme. Many newsrooms dey depend on individual efforts instead of structured support. This thing dey lead to inequality for skills across media landscape.
Younger journalists dey quick adapt to digital tools, while older ones dey struggle. Dis disparity fit cause tension and slow down collaboration. For countries wey don mature in media practice, dem dey train everybody regularly regardless of age.
The problem still dey affect education for journalism too. Most programs still dey focus on traditional methods, while emerging technologies dey miss. This na serious case because graduates dey leave school without enough skills for modern newsroom. Ethical issues dey arise as well; journalists wey no sabi AI fit too much rely on generated content without checking facts.
But, as challenges dey plenty, so na opportunities dey too. Organizations, schools, and policymakers fit come together to bridge the skills gap. Regular workshops, clear guidelines for newsrooms, updated curriculum, and continuous education fit empower journalists.
As we dey enter automated future, we go need serious investment in people. To prepare Nigerian journalists for AI-driven media, na statement wey need urgent attention. The credibility and future of Naija journalism dey depend on how we fit combine technology and knowledge with responsible practice.
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