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Is the TikTok showing Papa John’s using a drone to deliver sandwiches real, or just more AI? Before you take a bite out of the claim, check the facts.

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Don’t forget to apply to be a member of our new crew of the Teen Creator Network! It’s your turn to be a MediaWise team member covering the news and using social media to help us spread the word. https://t.co/TpHFZeaswI

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A post on X claims that dandelion roots might be able to kill cancer cells, but don’t get too blown away.

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MediaWise, Poynter’s media literacy initiative, is launching a newsletter to help you make sense of what you see online.

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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.

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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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MediaWise, Poynter’s media literacy initiative, is launching a newsletter to help you make sense of what you see online.

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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

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TSA lines are bad right now… but not everywhere. Don’t let TikTok make you arrive 4 hours too early ✈️✈️ ✈️

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@MoonsOrg1 @davejorgenson @Poynter We agree!

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.)

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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

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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

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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.