Spread the wordThe Oyo state government on Wednesday attributed its record N103 billion internally generated revenue (IGR) in 2025 to the deliberate use of science, data and technology. The state Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, who stated this disclosed that the 2025 IGR surpassed those of the previous two administrations. Emphasising that the success recorded in governance mirrors the opportunities available to journalists, Prince Oyelade tasked the journalists to adopt the same approach through responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). “While Artificial Intelligence comes with its challenges, its proper deployment can strengthen news gathering, improves investigative reporting and enhance public trust in the media,” he said. Prof Akanbi pointed out that Artificial Intelligence is redefining how news is gathered, verified and disseminated, while also raising ethical concerns such as deepfakes, algorithmic bias and automated misinformation, which journalists must be equipped to address.