Helping children navigate misinformation in the age of AI
As misinformation becomes harder to spot and AI makes content easier to create, help children develop the skills to navigate what they see online. The post Helping children navigate misinformation in the age of AI appeared first on Internet Matters.
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An article from Internet Matters discusses how children can better identify and handle misleading content online, noting that nearly two-thirds of children report encountering false or misleading information within six-month periods. The piece emphasizes the importance of critical thinking skills as social media and AI increasingly influence what content young people see.
For today’s children, growing up in an online world means navigating an increasingly complex information environment, where fact and fiction can sit side by side. With social media and AI shaping what we see, knowing what to trust – and what to question – has never been more important. Summary Children regularly encounter misleading content online: Nearly two thirds (68%) say they have seen a form of misleading content online, in a six-month period, which can leave them feeling less trusting of...