In this episode, Michelle examines Elon Musk's X and its legal challenge against Minnesota's political deepfakes law, delving into the specifics of the legislation and the implications of X's opposition. The discussion expands to provide an overview of state-level deepfake regulations, highlighting the varying approaches across the United States. The episode also explores AI's role and impact in Nigerian journalism, focusing on how the technology is being integrated into media practices while maintaining journalistic integrity. Michelle concludes by reflecting on the balance between AI innovation and the ethical considerations necessary to uphold trust in journalism.
(0:00) Elon Musk's X challenges Minnesota's political deepfakes law
(0:38) Deepfake law details and X's legal challenge
(2:15) State-level deepfake regulations overview
(2:38) AI's role and impact in Nigerian journalism
(5:06) Balancing AI innovation with journalistic integrity