Detecting Fake News in Social Media Project as a Highschooler

Hello! I’m a high school student interested in Computer science.

I’m considering an AI project about AI for Detecting Fake News in Social Media

My background: I’ve worked with Java in robotics, applying it to program robots, as well as through my involvement with Girls Who Code, where I used Java in coding projects. I also gained experience with Java through completing Harvard’s CS50 course, which included learning and applying Java in the context of computer science fundamentals and problem-solving challenges.

My question: What’s one thing you would suggest I do before starting my first AI project?

Thanks for any advice!