How do I know if that’s real? 3 tips from Poynter’s MediaWise to stay smart in tricky times
AI gives us more reason to slow down and be skeptical
Lately, I’ve found myself asking the same question again and again when scrolling social media – is that even real?
When our feeds are flooded with images and videos that can easily be altered or faked by AI, it’s both important and a little daunting. Years ago, I learned three simple tips from Poynter’s media literacy team at MediaWise that I use regularly.
Whether you’re looking at a massive snow storm in Russia, monkeys on the loose in St. Louis or the latest breaking news, these tips from MediaWise deputy director Brittani Kollar will help you sort through the noise and decide for yourself if what you’re seeing is real.
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