Navigating Information in the Digital Age: How to Spot Misinformation and Become a Savvy News Consumer

In today’s fast-moving digital world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information at our fingertips. How can we determine what’s credible, misleading, or intentionally deceptive? This engaging workshop will introduce essential media literacy skills to help you navigate the modern information landscape with confidence. Learn how to critically analyze online content, recognize misinformation and disinformation, and use fact-checking techniques like lateral reading. We’ll also explore the external forces shaping media—including corporate influence, AI-generated fakes like Katy Perry’s Golden Globes dress, and social media—and discuss our civic responsibility in sharing information. Join us for this insightful session and empower yourself to be a more informed and responsible digital citizen.