By Silvernews
Members of the Imo State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) have participated in a hands-on training programme designed to enhance ethical and professional standards in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within journalism.
The workshop, titled “Ethics and Professionalism in the Generative AI Era,” was facilitated by media entrepreneur and Founder of OtownGist Media and Creative Hub, Chinedu Hardy Nwadike.
The session equipped sports journalists with practical knowledge on the responsible use of AI-driven tools to boost productivity, content creation, audience engagement and digital visibility without sacrificing credibility or editorial standards.
Participants received training on the application of platforms such as ChatGPT, Gemini, TurboScribe and Canva for match reports, interview transcription, SEO writing, social media storytelling, personal branding and digital publishing.
Addressing participants, Nwadike encouraged journalists to adapt to emerging technologies while upholding professionalism, ethical conduct and accuracy in reporting.
Discussions during the workshop also centred on challenges associated with AI in journalism, particularly issues relating to misinformation, verification, fabricated quotations, originality and responsible content development.
Participants described the initiative as a valuable and timely intervention, especially as the media industry continues to evolve in the digital age.
