The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State, Professor Umaru Pate, has said Artificial Intelligence (AI) has come to revolutionize journalism.
Delivering a speech as a keynote speaker during the 2024 International Conference organized by the Department of Mass Communication of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), described AI as the “intelligence of a machine or computer that enables it to imitate or mimic human capabilities.”
The theme of the conference was, “Artificial Intelligence, Communication and Knowledge Economy in the 21st Century.”
Prof. Pate said that AI uses multiple technologies that equip the machines to sense, comprehend, plan, act, and learn at a human-like level.
“What should be of concern to journalists is that, as much as AI has come to revolutionize the existing pattern of news gathering and dissemination, it has some benefits and also presents some challenges to the practitioners as well.
“If you want to think about the future of Journalism, think about the technology. AI technology is here with us, with great prospects and threats to Journalism.
“Invest in innovation and increase our knowledgeability and capabilities to catch up with the rest of the world. Analog manager plus digital technology is useless,” Pate said.
The vice chancellor, therefore, advised students and journalism practitioners to adapt to and use the technology, in order not to be left out.
He also urged authorities in the education system to adapt and follow the trends of time by creating an enabling environment for learning that will produce scholars who can function in the AI era.
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