The article discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) should complement, not replace, quality journalism.Experts at the Pan-Atlantic University Media Roundtable 2026 emphasize that AI must support journalists rather than replace them.Richard Ikiebe, chairman of BusinessDay Media Limited, argues that Africa's challenge is not AI itself but the capacity to adopt it effectively.

He stresses that AI should be a tool to make journalism faster, deeper, and more sustainable, but only if media organizations strengthen data systems, redesign workflows, and maintain editorial oversight.

Mike Okwoche highlights AI's role in improving speech recognition for diverse accents and languages, while Morayo Afolabi-Brown notes AI's potential to boost operational efficiency and reduce costs.Elizabeth Musa explains how AI aids in rapid news gathering and dissemination, especially during emergencies.Jeremiah Bandele calls for transparency in AI use to preserve credibility.Overall, the consensus is that AI can enhance journalism if implemented responsibly, with a focus on ethics, accuracy, and audience trust.