The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council, has commenced its 2024 Press Week with the theme Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Media Ethics and Content Modulation.

The opening ceremony, held yesterday at the NUJ Press Centre, Information Drive,Uyo featured Cultural Display, keynote address by CEO, Start Innovation Hub, Mr. HANSON JOHNSON, penal discussion on the theme, among others.

In his welcome address, Chairman of the 2024 Press Week, Comrade SAMUEL AYARA, said the theme is premised on the need for workable alternatives following the distortion that technologies have caused for the global community.

Also speaking, the Chairman of NUJ, Akwa Ibom State Council,Comrade AMOS ETUK urged journalists to embrace Artificial Intelligence – AI, as it has come to stay.

Delivering his keynote address, Mr. JOHNSON highlighted approaches to content modulation, while Chairman on the Occasion, Hon. MARTINS ESIN, representing Oron Federal Constituency at the House Representatives spoke on the need to work on the ethical loopholes introduced by AI.

On his part, the Akwa Ibom Commissioner for Information, Comrade INI EMEMOBONG called on Journalist to learn how to deconstruct AI to fit into our cultures.

The panelists, a Lecturer from the University of Uyo, DR ABASIFREKE IDIONG, Member Representing Etinan State Constituency at the Akwa Ibom House of Assembly, Hon. UDUAK UFOT and CEO, Finbarr’s Consult, Mr. ANIEKME FINBARR spoke on how Journalists can use AI to their advantage.

Activities for the 2024 Press Week continues today with a free medical service for Journalists at the NUJ press centre by 8am, while Thursday is for Dinner and Award night at Emerald Event Centre, Edet Akpan Avenue, Uyo by 6pm.