Session
Organizer 1: Civil Society, African Group
Speaker 1: Sean Ndlovu, Civil Society, African Group
Speaker 2: Bridgette Ndlovu, Civil Society, African Group
Speaker 3: Tanaka Mrewa, Civil Society, African Group
Speaker 4: Mphathisi Ndlovu, Technical Community, African Group
Speaker 2: Bridgette Ndlovu, Civil Society, African Group
Speaker 3: Tanaka Mrewa, Civil Society, African Group
Speaker 4: Mphathisi Ndlovu, Technical Community, African Group
Format
Roundtable
Duration (minutes): 60
Format description: A roundtable layout with a 60-minute session allows for a structured yet interactive discussion, enabling in-depth exploration of AI's impact on journalism in Africa. This format facilitates engagement with both onsite and online participants, ensuring an inclusive and productive conversation. The session will incorporate a lightning talk and audience participation to maximize impact.
Duration (minutes): 60
Format description: A roundtable layout with a 60-minute session allows for a structured yet interactive discussion, enabling in-depth exploration of AI's impact on journalism in Africa. This format facilitates engagement with both onsite and online participants, ensuring an inclusive and productive conversation. The session will incorporate a lightning talk and audience participation to maximize impact.
Policy Question(s)
How can African policymakers and civic organizations develop Afrocentric AI regulations to ensure fair, unbiased, and accountable AI in newsrooms?
What strategies can African newsrooms implement to leverage AI for content creation while safeguarding journalistic ethics and audience trust?
How can Africa contribute to shaping global AI governance to ensure equitable and culturally representative AI-driven journalism?
What will participants gain from attending this session? Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of AI’s impact on African media, including ethical considerations, policy gaps, and regulatory needs. Attendees will explore actionable strategies for newsrooms to integrate AI responsibly while preserving journalistic integrity. The session will also provide key insights into the broader sociocultural effects of AI, particularly in underrepresented communities, fostering more inclusive media practices. Moreover, participants will engage in discussions on how Africa can shape global AI governance, ensuring policies are equitable and representative of diverse perspectives.
Description:
This session explores the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in African newsrooms, focusing on content gathering, production, and distribution. With AI integration rapidly expanding in journalism, Africa faces unique challenges due to a largely unregulated media landscape. This workshop will analyze the sociocultural implications of AI on news consumption while advocating for Afrocentric AI policies to mitigate bias and misrepresentation. By engaging civic organizations and policymakers, the session will foster dialogue on responsible AI adoption that aligns with Africa’s media ecosystem. The discussion will highlight strategies for leveraging AI in African newsrooms, offering practical insights into its implementation, ethical considerations, and policy frameworks. Additionally, the session will underscore Africa’s role in shaping global AI governance, ensuring AI-driven journalism supports media innovation and digital inclusivity.
This session explores the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in African newsrooms, focusing on content gathering, production, and distribution. With AI integration rapidly expanding in journalism, Africa faces unique challenges due to a largely unregulated media landscape. This workshop will analyze the sociocultural implications of AI on news consumption while advocating for Afrocentric AI policies to mitigate bias and misrepresentation. By engaging civic organizations and policymakers, the session will foster dialogue on responsible AI adoption that aligns with Africa’s media ecosystem. The discussion will highlight strategies for leveraging AI in African newsrooms, offering practical insights into its implementation, ethical considerations, and policy frameworks. Additionally, the session will underscore Africa’s role in shaping global AI governance, ensuring AI-driven journalism supports media innovation and digital inclusivity.
Expected Outcomes
Policy recommendations for AI governance in African newsrooms.
Practical implementation strategies for AI adoption in African journalism.
A roadmap for advocating Afrocentric AI policies to mitigate bias and enhance digital inclusivity.
Potential collaboration between civic organizations, policymakers, and media practitioners to influence global AI governance.
Hybrid Format: To ensure an engaging hybrid session at the 2025 IGF, we will use live polls and Q&A tools for real-time interaction, fostering dynamic participation from both onsite and online attendees. An online moderator will facilitate seamless virtual engagement, ensuring remote voices are integrated into the discussion. Audience questions will be prioritized to reflect diverse perspectives, and presentations will be designed with hybrid accessibility in mind, featuring clear visuals for remote participants. Dedicated time will be allocated for online questions, ensuring balanced contributions from all attendees. Additionally, interactive cues will encourage active audience participation. To enhance engagement, we will leverage complementary online platforms such as live chat and collaborative discussion boards, allowing continuous interaction beyond the session.