Stallion Times, in partnership with the Plateau State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has trained journalists on the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in newsrooms.
The one-day workshop, held Thursday at the NUJ secretariat in Jos, stressed the need for journalists to balance innovation with professional responsibility.
Editor-in-Chief of Stallion Times, Isiyaku Ahmed, said AI offers opportunities to improve efficiency in news gathering and distribution but must not compromise truth, accuracy, fairness, and accountability.
NUJ Chairperson in Plateau, Ayuku Pwaspo, described the training as timely, urging reporters to adopt AI responsibly. “The future of journalism is here. While we leverage AI to improve storytelling, ethics must always come first,” she said.
Participants welcomed the session, with Jude Dagwam of Daily Asset noting it would improve his investigative work, while Radio Nigeria’s Karen Keyen said it broadened her understanding of AI tools like ChatGPT and Turboscribe.
Organizers said the training, which combined practical and interactive sessions, is the first in a series designed to equip Nigerian journalists with the skills and ethical guidance needed in the digital age.
