AI, misinformation demand a new generation of journalists, says UniMAC Pro VC
The Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC), Prof Winston Kwame Abroampa, has called for a fundamental rethink of journalism education, warning that the rise of artificial intelligence and misinformation demands a new generation of journalists equipped with advanced digital skills and strong ethical values.
Delivering the welcome address at the opening of the inaugural State of Journalism, Media and Communication Conference (SJMCC 2026) on Wednesday, July 15, Prof Abroampa said journalism was entering an era where traditional reporting skills alone would no longer be enough.
He concluded with a reminder that the future of journalism would ultimately be determined by the choices made today.
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