Journalists in Kenya were cautioned against over-reliance on Artificial Intelligence (AI) during a recent Xinhua workshop, emphasizing that while AI can assist, human journalists must maintain autonomy and core skills.

• Dr. Yingying Chen, Associate Professor at the School of Journalism and Communication Renmin University of China, highlighted that AI "makes mistakes" and cannot conduct fieldwork like interviews.
• The training, themed ‘The Rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Its Impact on Journalism,’ was attended by nearly 100 participants from over 10 media outlets.
• Participants learned that AI is largely assistive for tasks like transcribing, data analysis, and developing graphics, but necessitates vigorous fact-checking due to exposure to fake news and disinformation.