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Exploring Questions of Media Morality
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Research Article

The Impact of Ethics Instruction and Internship on Students’ Ethical Perceptions About Social Media, Artificial Intelligence, and ChatGPT

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Pages 114-129 | Received 13 Sep 2023, Accepted 18 Mar 2024, Published online: 29 Mar 2024

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