Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies can create images or videos that look like real people but are completely fake. This includes “deepfake” videos. Audio-only deepfakes are especially hard to verify. View pictures and recordings online with a critical eye – especially if

If a piece of information is only being reported from one source or one media type, it might not be the whole story. Ask yourself who produced it, why, and how it has reached you? #BeElectionSmart

If a piece of information is only being reported from one source or one media type, it might not be the whole story. Ask yourself who produced it, why, and how it has reached you? #BeElectionSmart

Seek out reliable information on how, when and where to vote in the elections from official sources. Check this out 👉 loom.ly/T1NG9yk and be wary of any content that suggests fraud is taking place. #BeElectionSmart

🎉 Had a blast at Tähtvere Park for the first DigiÄKK event! Around 200 preschoolers learned digital security through fun, screen-free games. Kudos to the future teachers & youth workers from @Unitartu for making it a success! 🚀📚 #DigiÄKK #DigitalSecurity #EarlyEducation

If you have doubts about a story or post you have read, you can ask an expert and flag it if it seems inauthentic. edmo.eu/resources/repo…. Independent fact-checkers review content published online and assess its accuracy. #BeElectionSmart

Emotions can be strong around elections. Highly emotive images and language can tempt us to share content before we know how true it might be. Pause and think before sharing, and if you can’t verify it, don’t share it. #BeElectionSmart

What's your favourite memory from your Kindergarten days? 👧🏽 When 200 preschoolers from 🇪🇪 will be asked the same question one day, some might answer: participating in Estonia's first 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹 by BECID & University of Tartu! 💡 Learn more about this

❓ By constantly feeding ‘emotions’ to AI, are we inadvertently nurturing the development of its own emotional intelligence at our own cost? If yes, what is the potential for AI systems to be trained to generate emotionally persuasive but false narratives? becid.eu/notes-from-bot…

Have you ever wondered how fact-checkers work? 🔎 Jānis Buholcs (leading researcher at Vidzeme University) explores the approaches that Latvian fact-checkers utilize in this job, including the choice of statements to be verified, their methods, and outcomes. becid.eu/how-latvian-fa…

🧒🏽 Enabling kids to be safe in the digital world must start at an early age. But how can you convey #MIL to a 4-year-old? And what do nursery workers and teachers need to succeed? 💡University of Tartu & BECID launched DigiRapid, an innovative internet safety drill for preschoolers.

In the digital world, separating fact from fiction has become an art form on its own. Read the article to find out how to make sure you can trust different information and how to avoid being misled by hidden ads. becid.eu/unveiling-dece…

This is the second article in the series where we remind you of the very basics of media literacy. It might seem rather easy in theory, but the ability to follow the five core concepts of media literacy, is actually critical knowledge. becid.eu/the-pillars-of…

🎉 3..2..1, go! Together with the 14 EDMO Hubs, we are thrilled to present the EDMO Guidelines for Effective #MediaLiteracy Initiatives! 🤝 After a collaborative process that involved 100+ experts from 50+ countries, the guidelines feature 12 key principles designed to increase

In this article you’ll find 🔟 easy-to-follow tips that can help to create a more meaningful online experience. The main conclusion of this article is a quite simple one 👉 shape your digital experience, don’t let your digital experience shape you! becid.eu/mindfulness-on…

Before you post, ask yourself: Is it biased? Who benefits from it? Can you verify it? Who wrote it? Is the URL legitimate? Join us for #GlobalMILWeek and find out more on how we can #PostwithCare! 🗓️ 24-31 October 2024 More from UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳: unesco.org/en/postwithcare

🎬 Over 100 #MIL experts from more than 50 countries contributed to the EDMO Guidelines for Effective #MediaLiteracy Initiatives. Based on their expertise, here are the first 4️⃣ key principles to consider in the development stage! 👉 Find out more about each principle and

🧠 Logical fallacies and cognitive bias go hand in hand. In this article we’ll go over 12 types of cognitive biases and 10 of the most frequently used fallacies. becid.eu/cognitive-bias…

🔎 Did you know? The EDMO Guidelines for Effective #MediaLiteracy Initiatives were a project in the making for over a year! ▶️ In this video, we present principles 5️⃣ to 7️⃣ of the development stage. Download the complete guidelines at: edmo.eu/mil-guidelines A special thanks

Our new course 'Digital Content Creators & Journalists: How to be a Trusted Voice Online' starts TODAY✨ Developed with Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas, it is designed to empower you with skills + knowledge to build credibility & address challenges of the digital space. bit.ly/3BVywHy