ARUSHA, July 16 -- VICE-PRESIDENT Dr Philip Mpango has called on African nations to develop improved legal frameworks and policies to guide the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), in order to protect journalism ethics, ensure access to accurate information and uphold freedom of expression for sustainable development.

He said that AI has brought radical transformation in the media sector, including improving methods of data collection and analysis, news writing and editing, as well as content dissemination, but despite the opportunities, it has also introduced challenges such as the spread of misinformation and deliberate disinformation.

Officiating the opening of the Second African Network of Independent Media Councils (NIMCA) Summit 2...