WSCIJ hosts conference on investigative journalism, AI
The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) will host a conference titled “AI, Free Press, and Civic Space: Tools, Challenges, and Future of Investigative Reporting” on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, in Abuja.
The event will also mark the launch of the second edition of its Journalism and Civic Space report.
According to a statement from WSCIJ Executive Director/CEO Motunrayo Alaka, the conference will feature discussions on the impact of artificial intelligence on investigative journalism, press freedom, and civic space.
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Additional focus areas will include media laws and regulations, freedom of expression, and the role of technology in promoting transparency and accountability.
The statement emphasized that this one-day event aims to foster a deeper understanding of journalists’ fundamental rights and free press principles while exploring the dynamic intersection of technology, investigative journalism, and democracy.
“The event will also witness the launch of WSCIJ’s 2023 media monitoring which is a sequel to the 2022 report- Hushed Voices and the media’s defence of the civic space.’
“This initiative is part of WSCIJ’s Civic Space Guard programme which is currently run with the ‘Leveraging the power of the media to fortify the civic space and tackle misinformation,’ initiative implemented by the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development and the WSCIJ, with support from the Netherlands Embassy.
“Launched in December 2021, the Civic Space Guard programme equips journalists with essential resources, training, and support to perform their duties effectively and safely. It reinforces the media’s role as an independent guardian of civic space through public conversations, media monitoring, and recognition of reporters who expose impunity and support the fundamental human rights of citizens.”
The statement also noted that attendance is open to investigative journalists, media executives, news managers, tech innovators, human rights activists, lawyers, security personnel, government officials, civil society organizations, and representatives from various ministries, departments, and parastatals.
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