The rapid advance of artificial intelligence may be changing how news is produced and distributed, but the technology cannot replace the human credibility on which broadcasting ultimately depends, the Minister of Information and National Orientation has said.
The Minister, while addressing the Society of Nigerian Broadcasters and other media practitioners, warned that the growing use of AI in the media landscape makes professional discipline, verification and responsible journalism increasingly important.
According to him, technology will continue to reshape the future of broadcasting, but the trust of audiences will remain tied to the people behind the information they consume.
He therefore challenged broadcasters and other media professionals to intensify professional training and strengthen their capacity to verify information before publication or transmission.
Particular attention, he said, should be given to election reporting, where inaccurate or manipulated information can have far-reaching consequences.
The Minister also urged media practitioners to develop stronger safeguards against AI-generated misinformation, as increasingly sophisticated synthetic content makes it more difficult for audiences to distinguish authentic information from fabricated material.
He said the challenge before broadcasters was therefore no longer simply how to adopt emerging technologies, but how to use them without compromising the credibility and professional standards of journalism.
The Minister’s warning comes as AI-driven tools become increasingly embedded in media production, raising new questions about verification, authenticity and accountability in broadcasting.
