Stallion Times, NUJ Train Journalists on Ethical AI Use in Newsrooms
Stallion Times, in collaboration with the Plateau State Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), has trained journalists on the ethical considerations of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in newsrooms. The one-day capacity-building workshop, held Thursday at the NUJ secretariat, focused on the need for practitioners to balance innovation with professional responsibility.
The Editor-in-Chief of Stallion Times, Isiyaku Ahmed, stressed that while the media industry must embrace AI for efficiency in content gathering and analysis, it cannot compromise its core values.
“AI must serve these values, not compromise them,” Ahmed stated. “We must never forget that journalism is built on truth, accuracy, fairness, and accountability.” He urged journalists to remain mindful of their professional code of conduct while integrating AI into their reportage.
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The Chairperson of the NUJ, Plateau State Council, Ayuku Pwaspo, commended the initiative as timely, noting that AI is rapidly reshaping news practices globally.
“This training is very important because the future of journalism is here,” Pwaspo said. “We must be proactive in ensuring that while we leverage AI to improve storytelling, we also protect the integrity of the profession. Ethics must always come first.”
The practical and interactive training explored various AI tools—such as ChatGPT and Turboscribe—and outlined ethical “red lines” to avoid. Participants shared positive feedback, with investigative journalist Jude Dagwam noting the insights gained on using AI for transcribing interviews and refining work. Another participant, Karen Keyen of Radio Nigeria, highlighted the exposure to specific AI tools for audio transcription and editing.
Organizers stated that the workshop marks the beginning of a series of interventions aimed at ensuring Nigerian journalists remain relevant and trusted in the digital age.
By PRNigeria
