How to spot fake audio in the age of AI

On June 5, 2025, an audio clip began circulating in Uganda, allegedly featuring well-known journalist Solomon Serwanjja in a private conversation. Many shared the clip, while others doubted its authenticity. Was it real or generated by artificial intelligence? Some people immediately questioned the authenticity of the clip, calling it a deepfake. One person argued that […]

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Should the media tell you when they use AI to report the news? What consumers should know

François Nel, University of Central Lancashire Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the media landscape, both for news organisations and consumers. Applications such as ChatGPT, Bard, and Bing AI are creating new possibilities to assist in writing and researching the news, but these also raise ethical concerns. One of the most pressing questions for news organisations […]

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New charter provides ethical framework for AI in journalism

On November 10th, 2023, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and 16 partner organizations unveiled the Paris Charter on AI and Journalism at the Paris Peace Forum. It provides a framework for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in journalism, guided by core ethical principles. The Charter recognizes the potential of AI to revolutionise newsgathering, storytelling […]

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