UN, SANEF host free media workshop on using AI to combat false information
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The United Nations in South Africa, in collaboration with the South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF), is inviting South African journalists to participate in a one-day free media training workshop on how to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in combating misinformation and disinformation.
Objectives
- Learn AI’s capabilities in detecting and identifying false information in real time
- Use AI tools to assess sentiment and intent in order to differentiate between misinformation disinformation
- Use AI-powered technology to enhance fact-checking methods, and
- Raise user awareness and digital literacy to develop ways for avoiding misinformation and disinformation
Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg
Date: Wednesday, 27 November 2024
Time: 08:00 to 16:00
This will be an interactive workshop using the Internet, so all participants are expected to bring their laptops or tablets (ideally) or smart phones.
Interested journalists from registered media houses are invited to apply to [email protected] and [email protected]
Deadline:
The window for submission of applications ends on Wednesday, 20 November 2024.
