By Khadijah Lawan Muhammad
It always strikes me as ironic that to determine whether a text is AI-generated, we must consult another AI tool. Likewise, to verify if an image or video is a deepfake, we rely on AI detectors. Technology and artificial intelligence have become two sides of the same coincapable of both unveiling truth and enabling deception. This paradox was the central theme of a recent virtual panel discussion hosted by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism WSCIJ.
Renowned for its commitment to promoting accountability and investigative reporting, the WSCIJ has embraced fact-checking as a cornerstone of its work. Today, this crucial process goes beyond referencing trusted sourcesit involves deploying AI-powered tools that make verifying claims faster and more accurate.
Together with my colleagues Hanniel Nobo and Fatima Ikram Abubakar, fellow PRNigeria interns, I participated in this engaging XSpaces discussion held on July 8, 2025. The theme: the double-edged nature of technology in generating and disseminating information. The session was ably moderated by the passionate Glory Itiafe, a broadcast journalist at Diamond FM, and featured a lineup of seasoned journalists and fact-checkers.
