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    Journalists’ Perception of Artificial Intelligence in Transforming News Reporting in Ilorin Metropolis
    (2024) TAHIR, Munirat Funmilola
    This study investigates the perceptions of journalists regarding the integration of artificial intelligence (Al) in transforming news reporting within Ilorin Metropolis. The objectives of the study were to (i) to investigate journalists’ awareness of artificial intelligence in transforming news reporting in Ilorin Metropolis, (ii) to evaluate journalists’ perception towards artificial intelligence in transforming news reporting in Ilorin Metropolis, (iii) to assess the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in transforming news reporting amongst journalists in Ilorin Metropolis. Utilizing a cross-sectional research design, data were collected from a diverse sample of two hundred and three (203) journalists through simple random sampling. The findings revealed a moderate level of awareness and a generally positive attitude towards Al ls potential to enhance news quality, although concerns about creativity, ethical implications, and job security persist. This research underscores the need for journalists to engage critically with Al technologies, balancing innovation with ethical considerations to ensure transparency and accountability in transforming news reporting in Ilorin Metropolis.
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    PERCEPTION OF USAGE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOLS FOR NEWS PROCESSING AMONG SELECTED RADIO STATIONS IN LAGOS STATE
    (2024) AKANDE, Shukurah Temitope
    The aim of the study was to investigate the perception of usage of artificial intelligence based tools for news processing among selected radio stations in Lagos State. The specific objectives were to find out the level of awareness of AI-based tools for news processing among selected radio station in Lagos state, ascertain the usage of AI-based tools for news processing among selected radio station in Lagos state, and examine the level of perception of journalist on the usage of AI-based tools for news processing among radio station in Lagos state. A cross-sectional research design and quota sampling procedure were employed to survey 50 journalists from Radio Lagos Tiwa n Tiwa/ Eko FM. Data were collected using questionnaires and descriptive statistics (frequency tables and percentage, mean and standard deviation) were used to analyse the data. The findings indicate that while there is a notable awareness of AI-based tools, there is also a considerable portion of respondents who are neutral or uncertain about their familiarity with these technologies. The study recommended that Lagos State’s radio stations should conduct targeted training programs and workshops to enhance familiarity with AI-based tools among media professionals.