Artificial Intelligence
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Articles
Deepfake Deception: How AI-Generated Ads Are Misusing Nigerian Public Figures to Scam the Public
BY: Mustapha Lawal Deepfakes, AI-fabricated audio and video, are now a sinister threat in Nigeria. Cloned images and voices of…
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AI, Misinformation, and the Future of Journalism in Africa: Insights from Muck Rack’s State of Journalism 2025 Report
BY: Mustapha Lawal Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept, it’s transforming journalism in real time. According to Muck…
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Fact Check
Fact-Check: Did Donald Trump Call for the Release of Nigerian Activist VeryDarkMan?
By: Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho Claim: A viral TikTok video posted by user OmowumiOjewale247 claims that Donald Trump, the President of…
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Misinformation Thrives on Social Media: Nigerian Students Raise Concern on Regulation
By: Dauda Musbau On a quiet evening in February, Ayuba (preferred only his first name to be in the media)…
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World
How AI Personalizes Your News—And Why That’s a Problem
By: Ibraheem Muhammad Mustapha Ever wondered why the news on your phone always seems to match your interests or opinions?…
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MyAIFactChecker Joins Meta’s Language Technology Partner Program, Boosts Africa’s Fight Against Misinformation
MyAIFactChecker, the pioneering AI-driven fact-checking platform developed by FactCheck Africa, has been officially accepted into the Meta Language Technology Partner…
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Fact Check
Fact-Check: Viral Kwankwaso-Tinubu Meeting Video and Pictures Is From 2023
BY: Oluwaseye Ogunsanya Claim An X user @KemPatriot posted a video claiming that former Kano Governor and presidential candidate of…
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MyAIFactchecker at JournalismAI Connect Project Showcase
On April 24, 2025, FactCheckAfrica’s groundbreaking tool, MyAIFactchecker, was featured in the JournalismAI Connect Project Showcase, an initiative that brings…
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Fact Check
FactCheck: No, INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu Was Not Arrested in the US!
BY: Mustapha Lawal Claim: INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu Arrested in the United States. Verdict: False! Verified evidence shows Mahmood Yakubu…
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FACT-CHECK: No, There Were No Riots in Rivers State or Attacks on Wike’s Residence in March 2025
BY: Mustapha Lawal Claim:Riots erupted in Rivers State, and Wike’s residence was attacked. Verdict:False. The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed…
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