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The Colonist Report

2 verified, source-linked AI implementations documented between 2022–2024.

NigeriaAfricaLocal / Independent
Cases
2
Active since
2022
Peak stage
2
Controversies
0

Where the AI sits

Editorial Production2

AI implementations

2024

How a small Nigerian newsroom used AI for a flooding investigation

Investigation published one month after October floods; AI tools analysed 3

Research & Investigation2 – Adoption3 – Collaborative Human–AI
Tool: GenAI (unspecified)Source ↗
2022

Colonist Report AI Initiative

Verification & Fact-Checking1 – Access2 – AI-Assisted Human
Tool: OpenAISource ↗

Context

The Colonist Report is one of 25 organizations in Nigeria documented in the index, which holds 29 cases from the country. Its work spans 2 function types, including Research & Investigation, documented across 131 organizations worldwide.

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