Profile Summary

Juliet Nanfuka is a digital rights advocate and has contributed to key research and advocacy efforts on topics such as internet governance, disinformation, internet shutdowns, and digital inclusion. Juliet is a contributing writer for the Africa Digital Rights Network (ADRN). She has also written for the Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET), the Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA), contributed to the 30 Anniversary report of the Windhoek Declaration, and various other publications. She is a member of the UNESCO Information for All Programme (IFAP) Working Group on Information for Development. Juliet works with the Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA).

Session Description

Panel: The Impact of AI on Journalism, Communications and Media

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For decades, journalism and the media have been trusted sources of truth. But with the rise of AI, the lines between fact and fiction have blurred, giving way to the spread of misinformation and ‘fake news’. As traditional media transitions into the digital age, audiences are left questioning: Who can we trust?

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AI is here to stay—but how do we use it responsibly? This dynamic panel of seasoned journalists and media experts will unpack AI’s impact on news, storytelling and public trust.