Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This research examines AI’s role in addressing fake news in India’s digital landscape, employing a mixed-method approach. Phase 1 involves a survey among 20-40-year-olds, revealing limited awareness of fact-checking resources and AI tools, with most relying on internet news sources. Concerns about AI’s impact on news fairness are raised despite support for regulations. Expert interviews, including insights from Dr. Archana Kumari (Assistant Professor, JNU) emphasises defining fake news precisely and enhancing journalism with AI, suggesting governments leverage AI to combat misinformation. The study concludes by advocating for a nuanced understanding of AI’s potential in digital journalism, presenting advantages, disadvantages, and solutions, thereby contributing to a comprehensive discourse on AI and fake news within India.
DOI: 10.58966/jcm2024332
Authors: Aahana B Chopra, Kuhu Verma, Pihu Arora
Institutions: University of Delhi, Indraprastha College for Women
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4403112145