Engaging the blackbox-glassbox paradox: Media imperatives in the era of artificial intelligence, By Omoniyi Ibietan (opens original article in a new tab)

The article emphasizes the importance of trust in AI development, the need for transparency in AI systems, and the implementation of the VERIFY Protocol to combat misinformation in the media.

• The article discusses the role of trust in AI development and the need for Nigeria's National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (NAIS) to be implemented in phases.
• It introduces the 'Blackbox-Glassbox paradox' highlighting the opacity of AI systems versus the need for transparency and accountability in media and governance.
• The VERIFY Protocol is proposed as a real-time framework to combat AI-generated misinformation and ensure media institutions can defend against falsehoods effectively.
• The author advocates for engineering trust in AI systems through transparency, verification, and accountability to maintain democratic communication and development goals.