Teen Talk: Steer Clear of Misinformation

Teens, join Moment of Truth for a special edition of Teen Talk. Their presentation Sorting Fact from Fiction in a Misinformation Age will empower curious teens to use critical thinking and journalistic fact-checking tools at a time when elections, AI, and social media make it especially tricky to know what’s real. Learn how to spot doctored images, check sources, resist falling for “ragebait”, and avoid being called out by your friends for posting fake news.

Moment of Truth is fiscally sponsored by the Santa Barbara Foundation with funding provided by the AWC Advancement Fund. The ultimate success of the program is to empower citizens to become more educated news consumers.

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