Disinformation detective: What you can do to combat false information on social media
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 5 PM to 6 PM
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217 Normal Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115
#techforgoodSocial media is a great way for people to express themselves, connect with others, and find information. However, false and malicious information can also find its way onto your FYP (for you page). Sometimes the misinformation is obvious, but rumors and lies can also be presented more subtly and end up being spread unintentionally by large numbers of users. From false claims about immigrants eating pets to wild accusations about the personal and political agendas of candidates, social media users are finding themselves scrolling through a lot of problematic information regarding the upcoming election. In this workshop, NIU Associate Professor of Communication Andrea L. Guzman explains just how so much bad information ends up on social media and how users can help to stop disinformation instead of accidentally contributing to it.
This event is Citizenship Passport credit-eligible.
The "Tech for Good" workshop series at Northern Illinois University, College of Business and Office of Innovation challenges the prevailing narrative that technology is solely responsible for societal ills and environmental degradation. Through interactive workshops, it showcases how technology, when developed and applied ethically and responsibly, can be a powerful force for positive transformative change. Topics covered include design thinking, digital entrepreneurship, ethical leadership, and innovation in action. The series addresses valid concerns around tech's impacts and equips students with strategies to mitigate potential harms while inspiring them to use technology as a potent force for good. Ultimately, it aims to cultivate a new generation of tech-savvy innovators committed to making a meaningful difference in the world.
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