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Miss Itiafe aptly stated at the outset, “Technology is both a tool for truth and a channel for distortion.” This sentiment perfectly encapsulated the conversation. While technology can expose falsehoods with remarkable efficiency, it also gives rise to a new wave of misinformation that spreads faster than ever.
Disturbingly, the very technologies used by responsible journalists to uncover the truth are also being weaponized to fabricate lies. Without a sound understanding of media literacy, many people are unable to distinguish between fact and fiction. Deepfake videos of reporters or manipulated footage of real events continue to circulate in WhatsApp groups and family chats, often believed without question.
Mr Kemi Busari highlighted how misinformation during the 2023 general elections influenced voter sentiment. He pointed out how the cashless policy was framed in a misleading narrative that discouraged voter turnout — even though the claims weren’t rooted in fact.Ms Olafusi also warned that even human sources can be misleading — whether intentionally or not.
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