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From misinformation to manipulation

With so much information at our fingertips it can be difficult to judge if what we are seeing, reading or hearing online is accurate and reliable.

The increasing influence of algorithms and AI has made it even more challenging to find truth and trust on the internet.

To discuss this, regulation, living in a new era of manipulation online, and how to navigate these challenges Mark Little, journalist and entrepreneur, joined a recent Webwise webinar.

Useful resources:

Webwise Parents Hub: https://www.webwise.ie/parents/  

Be Media Smart: www.bemediasmart.ie   

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