ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPLICATIONS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON THE FIELD OF JOURNALISM IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA
Author(s) Name:
SUNDAY OMEYE & NKIRU ODIKPO Department of Mass Communication, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Year of Publication:
2024
Volume:
Vol. 1. August, 2024

Abstract
This paper assessed the implications of artificial intelligence on the field of journalism in Enugu state, Nigeria. The population for this study comprises all journalists working in various media organizations in Enugu State, Nigeria. This includes journalists from print media, broadcast media (radio and television), and online media platforms. The study utilizes a stratified random sampling technique to ensure that different categories of journalists are adequately represented. Based on the estimated population of 500 journalists and a desired confidence level of 95% with a margin of error of 5%, the sample size is calculated to be 120 journalists. Data collected through structured questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. Quantitative data collected from structured questionnaires was analyzed using statistical software such as SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) version 21. On the other hand, Qualitative data gathered from semi-structured interviews was analyzed using thematic model. The paper highlighted that, AI has the potential to significantly enhance the field of journalism by improving efficiency, accuracy, and the quality of news content. However, the recommends that Media organizations should encourage journalists to adopt AI tools to enhance their productivity and efficiency. Training programs should be provided to help journalists integrate AI technologies into their workflow, ensuring they can leverage these tools effectively without compromising the quality of their work.
Keywords; Artificial Intelligence, Journalism, News Production, Ethical Implications
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