In a time when global leaders are racing to harness artificial intelligence (AI) for economic and political advantage, Nigerian scholar Samuel Arowosafe is carving a unique path, one grounded in ethics, communication, and public interest.
Currently a doctoral researcher at the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC), Arowosafe studies how people respond to political messages delivered by AI compared to human sources. His work focuses on trust, persuasion, and misinformation among young people, especially young Nigerians. His research are critical as Nigeria prepares for its 2027 elections.