Power

African journalism cannot afford an AI revolution built on insecure jobs and silenced reporters

The Federation of African Journalists is calling for responsible AI adoption across the continent. But its own survey exposes a deeper problem: journalists are already working under conditions that threaten independent reporting. Unless media employers and policymakers address low wages, insecure contracts, digital threats and gender-based violence, AI could be introduced into newsrooms without fixing the conditions that weaken journalism.

13 min read