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Influencers are pushing information that can relate to ADHD, but who are those sharing the information and why?
Self-awareness is helpful, but social media isn’t a diagnosis. If you think you may have ADHD, talk with a licensed professional.
After the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, rumors and theories that the whole thing was staged started surfacing online. But the facts don’t support them. Waiting for the full story to emerge is always your best move.
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Claims that the Artemis II mission was staged are taking off online. But a few quick searches can uncover the truth about the moon mission. #nasaartemis#NASA
Friday, March 27th is National AI Literacy. To celebrate, we are partnering with our friends @davejorgenson & @Poynter to talk about all things AI literacy. Join us live at 1 p.m. ET here: https://t.co/9uTmmncrY6
Big news hit the internet this week: apps like Meta, YouTube, TikTok and Snap just took some major losses in court.
Juries said these platforms may have designed their apps to be addictive and didn’t do enough to protect young users when it comes to mental health and safety.
Wait, people are protesting on Roblox? From reenacting ICE raids to reports of hate groups, we looked into claims that people are using the platform for more than just games.
AI is making it harder to detect scams. To avoid them, don’t let yourself be rushed into sending someone money, since scammers thrive on panic. @bychrisvazquez shares some more tips and tricks from our alt+Ignite toolkit. (Not sponsored by Texas Instruments, by the way.)
Today, teens are shaping how the news is understood on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. 📱
That’s why MediaWise is launching the Teen Creator Network with Local News Initiative, backed by a grant from the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation. Learn more at https://t.co/GB6PBdhy0V
We asked airie @airiesummer: How can content creators make media literacy part of what they do? Good news: You don’t have to be an expert to start. Small steps, building community and sharing what you learn can make a real difference. More resources: https://t.co/RSO5aoMUb8
Credibility doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built through careful reporting, strong ethics, and a commitment to getting it right. @MPRnews correspondent Matt Sepic talks with Elly Schnurman sharing how journalists gain and keep credibility.