AI-Powered Verification: Fighting Misinformation in Nigeria.
Publication Date: 04/02/2025
Author(s): Nwodu Gloria Eberechukwu, Anagba Esther, Udjo-Onovughakpo Oghene Tega Joy .
Volume/Issue: Volume 5 , Issue 1 (2025)
Abstract:
The emergence of fake news presents a serious danger to the accuracy of information, public discourse, and social stability in a time when information is disseminated quickly through digital channels. Nigeria, with its diverse population and dynamic media landscape, faces unique challenges in combating the spread of misinformation. In the context of Nigeria, this study investigates how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be a crucial tool in combating the threat of fake news and improving information verification procedures. The study looks into the state of fake news in Nigeria today and examines how it affects social cohesiveness, political stability, and public opinion. The study tries to identify the critical role that artificial intelligence (AI) can play in addressing the particular issues that disinformation poses in the Nigerian information environment. The study explores several AI-powered methods that can be used to identify and confirm the legitimacy of news information, including deep learning models, machine learning algorithms, and natural language processing. The paper offers a strategy for integrating AI into Nigeria's information verification infrastructure by taking international best practices and adapting them to the local environment. The study also discusses ethical issues related to using AI to combat fake news, highlighting the significance of openness, responsibility, and inclusion in the creation and application of AI technologies. This study intends to add to the continuing conversation about the role of technology in preserving the integrity of information by investigating the relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and information verification in the Nigerian setting. The recommendations made in this paper are meant to educate politicians, media experts, and technologists in order to create a reliable and robust information environment for Nigeria's digital future.
