In today’s digital world, Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming how information is created, distributed, and consumed. AI-generated content, deepfakes, synthetic media, and algorithm-driven platforms are reshaping the information landscape, making it increasingly difficult to distinguish credible information from misinformation and manipulation.

This webinar explores the essential skills of Information and Media Literacy in the age of AI. Participants will learn how to critically evaluate digital content, verify sources, identify misinformation, and recognize AI-driven manipulation tactics such as deepfakes, synthetic images, and misleading narratives.

Through practical examples and real-world scenarios, learners will develop personal verification workflows and strengthen their ability to become informed, responsible, and discerning consumers of information in modern digital environments.

This session is designed for students, educators, professionals, and anyone seeking to improve critical thinking and digital literacy skills in an AI-influenced world.

Areas Covered in the Webinar

Introduction to Information & Media Literacy

• What information literacy means
• The evolution of digital media
• How AI is changing the information ecosystem
• Why media literacy matters more than ever

Understanding AI-Generated Content

• AI-generated text, images, audio, and video
• Synthetic media and content automation
• How generative AI creates realistic outputs
• Challenges in detecting AI-generated information

Source Verification & Fact-Checking

• Evaluating source credibility
• Verifying authorship and authenticity
• Cross-referencing information
• Using fact-checking techniques and tools
• Identifying reliable vs unreliable sources

Recognizing Manipulation Tactics

• Clickbait and emotional manipulation
• Misinformation vs disinformation
• Deepfakes and synthetic media
• AI-enhanced propaganda and fake narratives
• Social media amplification and algorithmic influence

Critical Thinking in Digital Environments

• Asking effective verification questions
• Detecting bias and hidden agendas
• Evaluating evidence and claims
• Understanding context and framing

Building Personal Verification Workflows

• Step-by-step verification processes
• Creating responsible media habits
• Digital skepticism without cynicism
• Practical daily fact-checking routines

Ethical and Responsible Information Sharing

• Avoiding the spread of misinformation
• Responsible digital citizenship
• Ethical content sharing practices
• Building trust in online communities