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    AWARENESS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR DETECTING FAKE NEWS IN SOCIAL MEDIA NEWS POST AMONG MASS COMMUNICATION STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN
    (2023) AJIBADE MUSEDIQ
    This study examined to assess the awareness of artificial intelligence (AI) for detecting fake news in social media news posts among mass communication students at the University of Ilorin. A total of 222 questionnaires were administered, and 216 valid responses were analyzed. The research findings revealed a high level of awareness among the students regarding AI in detecting fake news, with 73.2% acknowledging their familiarity with AI in relation to fake news detection. Additionally, 69.5% of respondents agreed that media literacy programs and educational initiatives could influence the level of awareness among students. However, despite the positive findings, the study faced limitations, including a small sample size and potential self-report bias in responses. To build upon these findings, future studies should employ larger and more diverse samples while exploring the effectiveness of AI education interventions on students' journalistic practices and ethical decision-making. Furthermore, comparative studies between different educational approaches and AI awareness levels in various regions can offer insights into best practices for integrating AI education into journalism curricula, fostering an informed and responsible media ecosystem in the digital age.