Runsewe Warns Nigerians on AI Misuse and Misinformation

Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, the former Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), cautioned against the increasing misuse of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on social media. He stated that while AI is not inherently harmful, its exploitation can lead to misinformation, disinformation, and the spread of fake narratives, threatening societal peace and stability.

Runsewe emphasized that AI's unguided use could damage families, social institutions, and government, potentially fueling inter-religious and inter-ethnic strife. He advised Nigerians to be cautious of social media information, advocating for fact-checking before acceptance or sharing.

Runsewe also expressed concern over AI's negative impact on higher education, noting that excessive reliance on AI promotes plagiarism and intellectual laziness among students. As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general election, he warned against AI-generated content designed to incite social tension and urged stakeholders to develop effective information dissemination strategies to combat fake narratives.