*Is Tanzania's Media Sector Ready to Adopt AI? New Study Finds About Half of Newsrooms Are Prepared* As generative AI tools continue to transform journalism globally, a new study on AI adoption in Tanzania’s media sector has found that approximately 53% of newsroom leadership is prepared to adopt AI. However, only 22% have discussed AI policies. Titled “The State of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Media Development (AI4MD) in the Tanzanian Context,” the study was conducted by Tech & Media Convergence (TMC) in collaboration with UNESCO’s International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC). The research aimed to assess AI adoption, challenges, and opportunities in Tanzania’s media sector. Out of 350 journalists, editors, and media practitioners surveyed, 73% acknowledged AI’s role in journalism, particularly in content production, fact-checking, and audience engagement. However, around 40% expressed concerns about AI’s potential role in spreading misinformation and disinformation. Read more https://thechanzo.com/2025/02/27/is-tanzanias-media-sector-ready-to-adopt-ai-new-study-finds-about-half-of-newsrooms-are-prepared/