Impact of Artificial intelligence on Journalism
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Artificial Intelligence's impact on journalism is among the leading issues the press is grappling with.
Sbu Ngalwa of Sanef believes that people should not take their freedom for granted. Going forward, people will continue to require a strong and independent press capable of safeguarding democracy and holding the powerful accountable, while AI and other pressures threaten its status.
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