It's easy to get caught up in the drama between two of the world's most prominent CEOs, but the press must remember to take a step back and look at the facts. #DontBelieveTheHype #CheckYourSources #DoYourDiligence #BeSkeptical #SeekTheTruth http://www.techmeme.com/230808/p13#a230808p13

#ChatGPT invented a sexual harassment scandal and named a real law prof as the accused. #AI #CheckYourSources #CriticalThinking #ThinkForYourself

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/04/05/chatgpt-lies/

The series was originally assembled for Gen Z audiences as part of a Rural Digital Youth Resiliency Project, but it has good, well-sourced tips that nearly anyone can learn from.

Make sure to check out Dr. Ferrier's other work at Troll Busters, too: http://www.troll-

If you're not familiar yet, "pre-bunking" is another good practice to use individually & with your close family, friends, and colleagues: https://www.poynter.org/fact-checking/2022/what-is-prebunking-fact-checking/

#DigitalSafety #Misinformation #Disinformation #CheckYourSources

Having worked as a business journalist, I know most of us (myself included) tend to overestimate our skill at recognizing misinformation & disinformation...

Dr. Michelle Ferrier and Carlotta Cataldi did a great series for TrollBusters: https://yoursosteam.wordpress.com/gen-z-resources/

Among the topics:

How the Internet Works
Your Digital Footprint
Digital Harm & Your Devices
Anonymity, Identity, Authenticity
Check Your Sources

#DigitalSafety #Misinformation #Disinformation #CheckYourSources

@c0debabe @slightlyflightyone

Foreword:
Clearly preaching to the choir here >.<, but I want to add my bit for the possibility of additional exposure.

Statement:
Yeah, one of my favorite people in the world (though we don't talk much anymore ;-;) uses a possible slur to describe herself.

As c0debabe says, people NEED TO VERIFY what they see. Otherwise it is exactly as you say slightlyflightyone, GOOD and HEALTHY instances may get blocked for stupid/inaccurate reasons.

#CheckYourSources #CheckYourBias before #FediBan or #FediBlock

To all those people (and bots?) feeling qualified today to justify ongoing #Torture; Please #CheckYourSources, and verify you're not #AskingTheWrongQuestion

Whatever you think he did, you might find out that #NoHeDidnt and the only just way forward is to #FreeAssangeNow