How a 2000 photo of Donald Trump and Bill Clinton became an AI hoax A viral clip showing Trump touching Clinton is AI-generated, according to the photographer who took the original image and independent analysts November 19, 2025 Madison Czopek
A journalist in Brazil is showing seniors how to outsmart misinformation, one WhatsApp message at a time Through hands-on workshops, Talita Rosa is proving that media literacy can empower people of any age October 31, 2025 Renata Salvini
A teacher in Ecuador found teens already doubt what they see online — and taught them how to turn that into power As Gabriel Narváez bridged the gap between teens and verified information, he found it’s not about skill — it’s about curiosity October 30, 2025 Brittani Kollar
How one journalist is helping Amazonian communities fight misinformation, one story at a time Josi Gonçalves empowers residents along the Madeira River with tools to identify truth and manipulation October 29, 2025 Renata Salvini
How a Peruvian journalist turned media literacy into a community movement Recognizing information empowers people, Lucero Ascarza honed her skills to teach specific media literacy techniques to her community October 28, 2025 Brittani Kollar
She arrived in Canada as an immigrant and now teaches newcomers how to resist misinformation Journalist Mona Awwad runs media literacy workshops in Toronto, giving immigrants tools to spot scams and false news October 27, 2025 Brittani Kollar
Poynter’s MediaWise launches new AI literacy initiative in collaboration with the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation The project, ‘alt+ignite: Fuel Curiosity, Elevate Your AI Literacy,’ will lower tech barriers by helping people engage confidently with AI October 27, 2025 Poynter Staff
At Media Party, journalists and technologists search for balance in an AI-driven future Now in its 13th year, the Buenos Aires conference focused on adapting to change, keeping humans at the center, and building AI literacy October 10, 2025 Brittani Kollar
Some viral videos of Texas flooding might be fake. Here’s how to spot them. Numerous social media videos claiming to be about the Texas flash floods misrepresented footage from previous natural disasters. July 9, 2025 Grace Abels
Poynter and the DC Public Library host events on misinformation and understanding the news Activities include interactive exhibit, media literacy workshops and a press freedom discussion featuring veteran television anchor Chris Wallace June 11, 2025 The Poynter Institute
Poynter, MediaWise traveling exhibit brings journalism’s story to life Pop-up exhibit and panel discussions help news consumers find their place in journalism’s history and role in democracy. April 7, 2025 Adele Streissguth
MediaWise’s Teen Fact-Checking Network expands across Europe Known as TFCN Europe, the peer-to-peer fact-checking and media literacy initiative will now be operating in six European Union countries April 2, 2025 Kathleen Tobin
Poynter’s MediaWise and PBS launch AI literacy video series for teens The new series called AI Unlocked includes five lessons to help students better understand the world of generative artificial intelligence March 27, 2025 Kathleen Tobin
Serve a side of food instead of feud this holiday season Check out these Holiday Harmony tips from MediaWise to ensure civil discourse during your holiday gathering so your holiday meal doesn’t turn cold. December 20, 2024 Brittani Kollar
How two nonprofits are demystifying journalism with a postcard What does it mean to be ‘on the record?’ Where will my words end up? Is it safe? The handout answers common questions in multiple languages. December 11, 2024 TyLisa Johnson
