Fake News and Misinformation – Helping Young People Check the Facts
This evening event explored the issues around young people accessing and verifying news and information in an increasing complex and manipulated media environment.
The topics covered included media literacy, fact-checking, the role of social media in social and democratic life, and how best to protect young people from mis- and dis-information while retaining freedom of choice.
The event looked at how many young people are being negatively affected by the fake reporting and misinformation they encounter in the media they consume.
At the recent launch of C4’s latest research on Gen Z, Trends, Trust and Truth, C4’s Alex Mahon said “Gen Z faces growing uncertainty in who and what to trust, struggling to reconcile issues of bias, impartiality and truth in such an information-saturated environment.”
Speakers:
- Nicky Cox MBE, Editor in Chief, First News and SKY news FYI
- Savannah Hanson, Youth Engagement Officer, Connect Futures
- Margaret Holborn, Head of Secondary and Higher education, The Guardian Foundation
- Lewis James, Editor, BBC Newsround
- Jeriah Kibusi, Presenter FYI news, SKY kids
- Charles Kriel, AI strategist and government advisor on disinformation and online safety
You can view all of the PowerPoint presentations from the event here.
The speakers explored various aspects of what is being done to help young people make their way through this minefield of misinformation.
