Nigeria, May 3 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for the creation of ethical and legal frameworks to regulate the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), warning that unregulated use poses risks to press freedom and fundamental human rights.

A statement shared with PREMIUM TIMES on Saturday by Director Corporate Affairs and External Linkages of NHRC Fatimah Mohammed stated that the commission will release an advisory on the use and deployment of AI in the country.

Mrs Mohammed stated that NHRC's Executive Secretary Tony Ojukwu called for AI to be developed and used in a way that aligns with human rights principles to prevent potential abuses.

Mr Ojukwu, who is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), said AI has both th...