The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) is set to host a conference on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, titled “AI, Free Press, and Civic Space: Tools, Challenges, and Future of Investigative Reporting” in Abuja.
At this event, the second edition of its Journalism and Civic Space report will also be launched.
In a statement on Monday, WSCIJ Executive Director/CEO Motunrayo Alaka announced that the conference will explore the impact of artificial intelligence on investigative journalism, press freedom, and the civic space.
Other key topics include media laws, regulations, freedom of expression, and the role of technology in promoting transparency and accountability.
The statement highlighted that the event aims to promote a deeper understanding of journalists’ rights and the principles of a free press.
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Discussions will focus on the intersection of technology with investigative journalism and democracy, while addressing future challenges.
Additionally, the WSCIJ will unveil its 2023 media monitoring report, a follow-up to the 2022 report titled Hushed Voices: The Media’s Defence of the Civic Space.
This is part of WSCIJ’s Civic Space Guard programme, launched in December 2021, which equips journalists with resources and training to perform their duties safely while supporting fundamental human rights.
This initiative is supported by the Netherlands Embassy and implemented in partnership with the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development.
The event will be open to investigative journalists, media executives, tech innovators, human rights activists, lawyers, security personnel, civil society organizations, government officials, and other stakeholders from various ministries and departments.
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