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17/11/2025

If you’ve seen a pretty impressive image of Saudi Arabia’s STADIUM in the SKY, you might be wondering how they can actually build that in time for the 2034 World Cup. The truth is, this is an AI-generated image of an idea, not a blueprint for a building. 😳⚽️ Here’s what’s actually true…

17/11/2025

If you’ve seen a pretty impressive image of Saudi Arabia’s STADIUM in the SKY, you might be wondering how they can actually build that in time for the 2034 World Cup. The truth is, this is an AI-generated image of an idea, not a blueprint for a building. 😳⚽️ Here’s what’s actually true…

13/11/2025

Artificial intelligence is already rewriting the rules of journalism, changing how stories are found, told and trusted.
The future of reporting depends on understanding how artificial intelligence really works—not just the buzzwords.
Join MediaWise’s free alt+Ignite webinar series to get a comprehensive, practical understanding of AI literacy and how you can apply it to your work by:

• Evaluating new AI tools for reporting and production
• Learning to maintain transparency and credibility
• Recognizing and avoiding bias, hallucinations and misinformation
Plus, participants receive the alt+Ignite toolkit, a free resource with training modules, decision-making guides and customizable templates to support responsible AI adoption and disclosure in journalism.
Register free today: https://www.poynter.org/mediawise/programs/altignite-fuel-curiosity-elevate-your-ai-literacy/alt-ignite-webinars/

10/11/2025

Register for the second of our free, peer-to-peer workshops for streamers, YouTubers and VTubers who love the gamer space but are ready to handle trolls, drama and manipulation tactics like pros.

Join us for workshop #2 : When AI Joins the Lobby — What’s Coming Next
Thursday, November 13 · 2:00–3:30pm ET

We’ll unpack everything from how false information moves through the gaming world to the impacts of AI and what creators can do to stay ahead of the curve. Register at the link in our bio.

08/11/2025

Jake Paul seems to be leaning into Sora, OpenAI’s new deepfake video generator. 👀 It’s time to be on guard for a flood of deep fake videos in your feed.

04/11/2025

G.A.M.E. (Gamers Against Manipulation Efforts)
Creator & Streamer Workshop Series
If your chat’s ever gone from PogChamp to chaos in seconds, or a “friend” slid into your DMs just to dig for private info or stir up trouble, this one’s for you.
Join two free, peer-to-peer workshops for streamers, YouTubers and VTubers who love this space but are ready to handle trolls, drama and manipulation tactics like pros.
Register now at the link in our bio.

Workshop #1: Calm in the Chaos — Handling Toxicity & Manipulation
Tuesday, November 4 2-3:30 p.m. ET
Learn how to deal with harassment raids, fake collab invites and manipulative DMs while protecting your community and your own well-being.

Workshop #2: When AI Joins the Lobby — What’s Coming Next
Thursday, November 13 2-3:30 p.m.
AI is changing gaming—from bots and deepfakes to impersonation scams. Find out how to recognize the risks and stay ahead of the curve.
Facilitators: Experts in gaming, psychology, media literacy and AI
Elizabeth Kilmer, PhD
Hayden Jones, MA, LMHCA
Alex Mahadevan, MediaWise Director
Register now :arrow_upper_right:
For more information, visit poynter.org/game or contact [email protected]

04/11/2025

G.A.M.E. (Gamers Against Manipulation Efforts)
Creator & Streamer Workshop Series
If your chat’s ever gone from PogChamp to chaos in seconds, or a “friend” slid into your DMs just to dig for private info or stir up trouble, this one’s for you.
Join two free, peer-to-peer workshops for streamers, YouTubers and VTubers who love this space but are ready to handle trolls, drama and manipulation tactics like pros.
Register now :arrow_upper_right:
:date: Workshop #1: Calm in the Chaos — Handling Toxicity & Manipulation
Tuesday, November 4 2-3:30 p.m. ET
Learn how to deal with harassment raids, fake collab invites and manipulative DMs while protecting your community and your own well-being.
:date: Workshop #2: When AI Joins the Lobby — What’s Coming Next
Thursday, November 13 2-3:30 p.m.
AI is changing gaming—from bots and deepfakes to impersonation scams. Find out how to recognize the risks and stay ahead of the curve.
Facilitators: Experts in gaming, psychology, media literacy and AI
Elizabeth Kilmer, PhD
Hayden Jones, MA, LMHCA
Alex Mahadevan, MediaWise Director
Register now :arrow_upper_right:
For more information, visit poynter.org/game or contact [email protected]

31/10/2025

As a journalist, Talita Rosa knew that to counter false information on a large scale, it would take more than just her and her industry colleagues. She realized that it would take a fundamental shift in how communities understand and share information. She saw an opportunity to work towards this shift by taking part in the media literacy workshops held by the Poynter Institute’s MediaWise in partnership with the International Center for Journalists. Her biggest takeaway that impacted how she developed her own media literacy workshops? Honoring the fact that workshops must be based on the audience’s needs and not just the trainer’s convictions as educators.

This is the fifth of five impact articles that are being published to celebrate Media Literacy Week. We hope you enjoyed reading about these incredible individuals who are making a positive impact on their communities! If you would like to support initiatives like this, please send us a DM.

Through hands-on workshops, Talita Rosa is proving that media literacy can empower people of any age

31/10/2025

Your mental health and digital well-being are more important than any new AI tool. Relying on AI for emotional support or advice can be dangerous. Stay healthy with regular breaks and real interactions with real people.

Check out alt+Ignite, MediaWise’s latest initiative in collaboration with designed to fuel curiosity and elevate your AI literacy. Whether you are looking to develop a basic understanding of AI literacy or wanting to boost your knowledge, alt+Ignite has you covered. Created for students, educators, library workers, civic leaders and journalists, the resources are available in multiple formats to match your needs. Head over to our project here: https://www.poynter.org/mediawise/programs/altignite-fuel-curiosity-elevate-your-ai-literacy/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNxr6NleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFSQUxYaVU3YVAwME5WT25NAR4GoiS75xTu7wX4EwPOHbTqSnjQsi_tJ1LLNifukZTjqn4Wc7dlMzq13LETew_aem_t-ZsxBeHcvudGk6tCxhSKw

31/10/2025

Haunted houses fueled by creepy LLM’s & AI slop? 💀Terrifying. Verify before you cross the threshold.

30/10/2025

As a teacher educating the next generation of Ecuadorians, Gabriel Narváez, wanted to empower his students against the constant stream of unverified information. He thought his biggest challenge would be getting them to apply a skeptical mindset as they scroll their feeds. With this in mind, he joined MediaWise’s media literacy workshops, held in partnership with the International Center for Journalists, to diversify his media literacy teachings. Read Gabriel’s article at our link in bio to learn how he discovered his students were already skeptical of their feeds — it simply came down to a question of curiosity.

This is the fourth of five impact articles that are being published to celebrate Media Literacy Week. Stay tuned each day for a new article profiling another trainer making an impact in their country!

As Gabriel Narváez bridged the gap between teens and verified information, he found it’s not about skill — it’s about curiosity