{"id":232552,"date":"2026-06-12T07:54:42","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T07:54:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailytalks.org\/?p=232552"},"modified":"2026-06-12T07:54:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T07:54:42","slug":"misinformation-op-ed-five-ways-african-scientists-can-cut-through-the-ai-driven-infodemic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailytalks.org\/?p=232552","title":{"rendered":"MISINFORMATION OP-ED: Five ways African scientists can cut through the AI-driven \u2018infodemic\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>An abundance of content does not equal an abundance of truth. Getting involved in how scientific information flows through our society is no longer optional \u2013 it is integral to scientific practice and good stewardship of African innovation. Here\u2019s what that responsibility looks like&#8230;<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymaverick.co.za\/article\/2026-04-02-five-ways-african-scientists-can-cut-through-the-ai-driven-infodemic\/\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An abundance of content does not equal an abundance of truth. 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