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We asked people about using AI to make the news. They’re anxious and annoyed

Focus group research from Poynter and the University of Minnesota reveals attitudes on disclosure, trust, deception among news consumers

June 27, 2024

Jennifer Orsi

As election nears, Poynter’s MediaWise launches media literacy resources for libraries, Spanish speakers

The two initiatives will equip library patrons and Spanish speakers with skills to identify online misinformation

May 30, 2024

Poynter Staff

MediaWise’s peer-to-peer global network launches in Canada

Poynter partners with MediaSmarts to launch the Teen Fact-Checking Network in English and French

March 11, 2024

Poynter Staff

Watch out for claims about ‘crisis actors’ in Gaza

This photo posted on Facebook in early November got a lot of attention. It shows…

February 5, 2024

Isaac Harte

MediaWise and FactShala partner to launch media literacy project in India

The educational video series will be a joint partnership between Poynter and DataLEADS.

December 20, 2023

Brittani Kollar

Would young people really choose TikTok over their right to vote?

GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, a political outsider who has taken many by surprise with…

November 7, 2023

Isaac Harte

Poynter to support Bulgarian media literacy efforts

Poynter’s MediaWise program will launch localized media literacy initiatives through a partnership with Bulgarian partners.

October 30, 2023

Poynter Staff

International journalist Thomas Sparrow joins MediaWise’s media literacy ambassador program

The international correspondent for Deutsche Welle and France 24 shares his thoughts on the importance of protecting democracy through media literacy.

July 18, 2023

Salvador Rodriguez-Ruiz

Why Twitter’s Community Notes feature mostly fails to combat misinformation

An attempt to solve ‘the problem of biased fact-checkers’ has left most Notes unseen by public, fact-checking conference is told

June 30, 2023

Madison Czopek

This newspaper doesn’t exist: How ChatGPT can launch fake news sites in minutes

The buzzy new AI tool can quickly create entire news organizations out of thin air. Should we be freaking out?

February 3, 2023

Alex Mahadevan

Media Literacy 2.0 with MediaWise and Noticias Telemundo

MediaWise and Noticias Telemundo have teamed up again to create a course specifically informing you about the dangers of misinformation.

November 4, 2022

Poynter Staff

5 media literacy tips to avoid election misinformation, from Carl Azuz and Hasley Pitman

Learn how to navigate falsehoods from two TikTok influencers — a rising star and a seasoned journalist — and make your vote count.

October 21, 2022

Alex Perez

MediaWise and AARP Present Voting Resources for Florida Residents

How to Get MediaWise for the Midterms EVENT DATE: Oct. 27 2022 LOCATION: In-person at The…

October 5, 2022

Alex Perez

Will the Inflation Reduction Act reduce energy production?

In recent weeks, the realities of the climate crisis have become increasingly visible, from wildfires…

September 20, 2022

Isaac Harte

Survey says: Large majority think they see misinformation online every week

Younger generations feel slightly more confident than others with their skills to detect it, according to a new global study.

August 11, 2022

Sara Bealor

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