Fatshimetrie, September 28, 2024 – The digital revolution has never been as pervasive as it is today, and the use of artificial intelligence continues to grow in all sectors, including journalism. A recent training organized by the Coordination Unit of the Alternative Well-Being Support Project for Children and Youth in Cobalt Mines (PABEA-COBALT) highlighted the importance of this technology for journalists.
Communication expert Mr. Robert Demanou highlighted during this training the impact of artificial intelligence on the collection, analysis and dissemination of information. According to him, AI offers journalists powerful tools to improve the productivity and quality of their work. Indeed, the automation of content production, predictive analysis of news trends, and automatic fact-checking are all applications of artificial intelligence that can strengthen journalism.
However, artificial intelligence is not without its challenges. Robert Demanou pointed out that AI can be seen as a threat to human employment, as it is capable of replacing humans in certain tasks. Nevertheless, it is important to consider AI as an opportunity for complementarity between humans and machines. Journalists can thus focus on more complex and creative tasks, leaving repetitive and technical tasks to AI.
Beyond the economic aspects, artificial intelligence represents a major ethical issue for the media. Indeed, the ability of machines to automatically generate content raises questions about the veracity of information and the responsibility of journalists. It is essential to train information professionals in the ethical and responsible use of AI in order to guarantee the reliability of the media.
In conclusion, artificial intelligence offers considerable opportunities for journalism, but it also poses major challenges. Journalists must be ready to adapt to this new digital era by training and developing new skills. The integration of AI into the journalism profession can be a real opportunity to strengthen the quality of information and the credibility of the media.