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    REFLECTIONS ON POLICE BRUTALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSE IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF ENDSARS PROTEST IN LAGOS
    (2021) EKUNDAYO LATEEFAH DAMILOLA
    This study examined the influence of artificial influence on Journalists’ job security in Osun State with a view to determining the integration of AI into journalism production processes, and how it raises concerns about the future of journalists in Osun State. The objectives of the study were to; (i) to determine the extent of adoption of artificial intelligence tools for news generation among journalists in Osun State, (ii) to examine the perceived impact of artificial intelligence integration in journalism on job security of journalists in Osun State, (iii) to determine the challenges and opportunities posed by artificial intelligence tools to the traditional roles of journalists in Osun State, (iv) to determine the strategies for journalists to adapt to the changing landscape of artificial intelligence technology while maintaining job security in Osun State, and (v) to determine the attitudes of journalists towards artificial intelligence advancements and its implications for job security in Osun State. The study made use of the survey research method. Two hundred and forty-five members of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Osun State chapter constituted the population of the study, while the sample size was also Two hundred and forty-six (246) members of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Osun State using the census sample size. Copies of questionnaire were used to collect data which was analyzed with statistical methods indicating frequency, percentages, mean and standard deviation. The study found that Osun State journalists are very aware of the adoption of artificial intelligence tools for news generation. Also, Osun State journalists agreed that the integration of artificial intelligence will have a negative impact on their job security. In addition, the study found out that however, Osun State journalists are willing to adapt to artificial intelligence tools for journalistic practice in order to keep their jobs. The study, therefore, recommends that; Given the high level of awareness among journalists about AI tools, it is essential to provide comprehensive training programs on practical skills for using AI in journalism, including data analysis, automated content generation, and multimedia production, also to address concerns about job security, media organizations should promote a positive narrative around AI integration.