Sputnik, Russia’s leading international media organisation, in collaboration with the Ghana-Russia Center for Commerce and Relations and the Centre for Public Diplomacy, under the auspices of the Russian Embassy in Ghana, has held the second edition of a training programme for Ghanaian journalists and youth leaders on Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The training, held in Accra on Tuesday, 3rd February, followed a similar session organised in December 2025.

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It focused on the advantages and challenges of AI-generated content and its growing influence on journalism.

Alexander Kuzyk, Managing Editor of Sputnik Africa’s Radio and Podcasts Division, led the session, offering in-depth insights into the responsible use of artificial intelligence in news production.

The discussion was moderated by Daria Nagovitcina, Manager of the International Cooperation Directorate, and provided participants with the opportunity to examine ways of addressing AI-related challenges, particularly in preventing misinformation and mitigating the risks associated with emerging technologies.

Mr Kuzyk cautioned journalists against publishing AI-generated content without proper scrutiny, urging them to apply strong editorial judgement and maintain the human element in news production.

Participants, both in-person and online, were also introduced to tools for detecting AI-generated material, as part of efforts to curb the spread of false information.

Speaking at the event, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana-Russia Center for Commerce and Relations, John Aggrey, expressed appreciation to the partner organisations for the collaboration and noted that the initiative would contribute significantly to improving the professional capacity of media practitioners in Ghana.

Also present at the event were Natalia Muzhennikova, Consul of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Ghana, Ziona Ayorkor Holm, Head of Business Development and Innovations, and Ms Polina Kvitnykh, Head of the Partner Russian House of the Centre for Public Diplomacy.