Keyword : Curbing, Fact-checking, Fake news, Journalists, Misinformation, News, Nigeria
Author(s) : Arikenbi, Peter Gbenga & Ikharo Seluman
Abstract :
This study examines journalists’ perspectives on fact-checking applications in curbing fake news in Nigeria. The researchers embarked on this study to assess the level of awareness of fact-checking applications as tools for curbing fake news, assess the extent to which fact-checking applications have been used to curb fake news, and examine the challenges encountered whilst utilizing fact-checking applications in curbing fake. Based on the objectives of the study, three research questions were formulated to serve as a guide for the study. The study was anchored on technological determinism theory. The survey research design was employed for the study and data were collected through the use of the questionnaire. Findings from the study reveal that the majority of the respondents are highly aware of fact-checking applications used in curbing fake news. This is because the rise of misinformation and fake news in the digital age has heightened the importance of fact-checking in journalism. Journalists are increasingly aware of the need to verify information and combat the spread of false or misleading content to maintain credibility and trust with their audiences. As a result, there has been a growing interest in fact-checking tools among journalists as a means to streamline and enhance the accuracy and efficiency of their fact-checking processes. Based on the finding of the study, it was recommended that stakeholders in the media industry should implement comprehensive education and training programs aimed at increasing journalists’ awareness and understanding of fact-checking applications. These programs should cover the principles, functionalities, and limitations of technologies in fact-checking, equipping journalists with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively utilize these tools while maintaining journalistic accuracy. The study also recommends that media organizations and other relevant stakeholders should advocate for transparency and accountability in the development and use of fact-checking applications. Journalists should demand transparency from developers and providers of these technologies, including disclosure of algorithms, data sources, and methodologies used in fact-checking processes.
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