AI is a double-edged sword. It can be a powerful tool that makes our jobs easier but it can also spread misinformation, manipulate public opinion, and erode trust in journalism.
Former CNN anchor Zain Verjee and intelligence expert Candyce Kelshall, have shared a blueprint to help global newsrooms fight misinformation. This handbook Election Interference and Information Integrity A Newsroom Blueprint provides media professionals with practical guidelines and AI-driven tools to strengthen the integrity of their reporting, particularly covering elections.
TechCabal spoke to Zain Verjee about the motivation behind the handbook, the threat of misinformation and disinformation exacerbated by AI, and the ethical considerations for AI use in African newsrooms.
This interview has been slightly edited for length and clarity
TC What would you say is the story behind this handbook?
