Fake news, misinformation and artificial intelligence are making it increasingly difficult for people to distinguish fact from fiction, placing greater responsibility on information professionals to safeguard credible information.
Artificial intelligence must create jobs rather than replace workers and should help alleviate Namibia’s unemployment crisis.
That is the position President Netumbo Nandi‑Ndaitwah is taking as the country secures a N$240 million investment from China for its Smart City pilot project.
The United Nations Secretary General António Guterres has urged governments to move quickly on AI governance after the Independent Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence (AI) released a preliminary assessment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and regional collaboration took centre stage on the final day of the Southern Africa Social Security Stakeholders' Forum, as delegates explored how emerging technologies can improve social protection while safeguarding personal information.
The spread of AI-generated misinformation online is raising growing concerns.
Health authorities are warning that false information about HIV treatment and other health issues could pose a serious risk to public health.
Kenyan market opportunities, anti-piracy measures and the impact of artificial intelligence on the creative sector dominated discussions with Namibian filmmakers and industry leaders on the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya.
The Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM) hosted an Executive Artificial Intelligence (AI) Leadership Seminar today.
Jobs are changing, new opportunities are emerging, and work is being redefined, while skills are changing thanks to artificial intelligence. It no longer just generates information but is involved in acting, creating content and showing rapid global growth.
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, has emphasised that, while AI can enhance efficiency and improve content delivery, it does not possess moral judgement or editorial responsibility.
She emphasised that this obligation must always remain firmly in human hands.
The Southern African Broadcasting Association (SABA) and the African Union of Broadcasting (AUB) are actively working on strengthening cooperation between the two entities.
