Africa, a new Eldorado of artificial intelligence?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is at the heart of the 4th industrial revolution. Object of all lusts, she experiences an unexpected boom in Africa.
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Artificial intelligence: new weapon of massive disinformation?
Key of the infinitely possible, the development of the capacities of artificial intelligence goes hand in hand with the increase in abusive uses amplifying the phenomenon of disinformation.
AI, the versatile and tireless assistant
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been designed to facilitate everyday life and offer an effective relay to human skills. Thanks to its capacity for reproduction and automation of tasks, it has become an essential tool for human activity.
International Day of Universal Access to Information around the world
In 2019, during the 74th UN General Assembly, International Access to Information Day was proclaimed. This year, it focuses on access to online information and is celebrated in Oxford, United Kingdom.
Ivory Coast: the major issue of Fact Checking
To prove the veracity of information is the daily exercise of editors and whistleblowers. An approach supported by the Ivorian government.
Digital journalism wins African youth
International Youth Day attracts attention to the African public, which completely integrates digital journalism into its daily life.
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The impacts of
disinformation in Africa
Disturbance of social stability
False information can exacerbate social tensions and lead to civilian disorders, playing on ethnic and political divisions.
→ See our article on the example of disinformation in NigerErosion of confidence in the media
The propagation of Fake News reduces the credibility of traditional and digital media, pushing people to turn to unaccompanied sources of information.
→ See our article on local media in AfricaInfluence on elections
Fake-News can manipulate public opinion and affect the electoral results, by disseminating false information on candidates and electoral processes.
→ See our article on Deepfakes in AfricaEconomic impact
Disinformation can also affect local economies by sowing panic and disturbing financial and commercial markets.
→ see our article on the summit on disinformation in AccraBy exploring our site, you will discover how we approach these questions, the strategies put in place to fight against fake news, and concrete examples of disinformation in Africa.