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Can you tell which video of tree harvesting is AI-generated? Watching with a keen eye in addition to asking questions such as "How does this work?" & "Does this even make sense?" can help you get to the answer. Did you get it right? Let us know in the replies. #2TruthsAndAI

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 01/10/2026

📢 1 WEEK AWAY! Yes, it's officially October (fact) & our 1st National News Literacy Conference is almost here (fact)! 👀 Educators: There are limited spots left if you want to... ✨ Attend all of #NewsLitCon Oct. 8-10 ✨ See Sharon McMahon's Oct. 10 keynote 🔗 newslit.org/conference/

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 01/10/2026

❌ NO: There is no evidence parasite eggs are found in #vaccines. ✔️ YES: This claim started with a self-described digital creator & retired flight attendant, & it's not backed by credible evidence or medical pros. ✔️ YES: Similar falsehoods have spread previously. 🔗 go.newslit.org/ParasitesFalse

A social media post reads, “Robin Goffe Talks about Parasite Eggs FOUND in Vaccines. These eggs later hatch and cancer develops throughout the body” and “Comment DETOX below to detox vaccines, parasites in yourself and our kids” and includes a screenshot of a video showing a woman claiming that parasite eggs were found in vaccines. The News Literacy Project has added a label that says “FALSE.”

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 01/10/2026

🧠 If you ask a chatbot about the midterms, there's a good chance they'll refer you to a lot of "pink slime." The term refers to low-quality websites that masquerade as legitimate local news outlets but in reality are often partisan-backed & AI-created with a lack of real journalists & standards.

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 29/09/2026

❌ NO: No, Democrats didn’t pay Taylor Swift & Billie Eilish millions for endorsements ahead of the midterms. ⚠️ The viral falsehoods were made by removing audio from media clips of the musicians & adding captions with fabricated claims. 👉🏾 Read more on RumorGuard: go.newslit.org/FakeEndorsem...

A post reads, “Billie Eilish has received 120 million dollars from the Democratic Party of the United States. Taylor Swift is willing to support the Democrats and gender reassignment surgeries for minors in exchange for 500 million dollars” and includes screenshots from two videos that repeat this claim. The News Literacy Project has added a label that says “FALSE.”

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 25/09/2026

🤔 What is news media bias? Check out our infographic for: - The types of news media bias & - The forms it can take 🔎 Educators: For a deeper dive into a nuanced topic that can get your students thinking critically about the news they consume, bookmark our #Checkology lesson: bit.ly/Understandin...

Heading reads: Understanding Bias. The page is split
it two sections: the top half is labeled “types” and the bottom half is labeled
“forms.” There are 5 text boxes in each section.

Types:

Partisan bias

Corporate bias

Demographic bias

“Big story” bias

Neutrality bias

Forms:

Framing

Story selection

Absence of fairness and balance

Tone

Flawed sourcing

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 24/09/2026

📢 #Educators: If you can't make the entire National News Literacy Conference Oct. 8-10 in Salt Lake City, you can join for one part of it! 🎟️ $35 tickets are on sale for Sharon McMahon's keynote on Oct. 10. See "America's Government Teacher" talk news literacy! 🔗 Register: newslit.org/conference/

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 24/09/2026

AI is doing a lot of things these days, but it's not cutting hair (as far as we know) ❌ NO: This is not a real video of a woman getting a haircut from an “AI Barber Pod” in Dubai. ✔️ YES: It's one of several AI fakes appearing to show auto haircut machines. 🔗 NewsLit tips: go.newslit.org/HaircutAI

A post from “TechtrimStudios” reads, “Dubai’s Newest AI Barber Pod Will Shock You” and includes a video that supposedly shows a woman getting a haircut from an automatic hairdresser machine. The News Literacy Project has added a label that says “AI VIDEO.”

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 23/09/2026

📰 What does it mean to practice quality #journalism? 💡 Hint: It's not about pleasing an audience or parroting a viewpoint. 👉🏾 Educators: Dive deeper into the elements of standards-based reporting with our Checkology lesson: bit.ly/QualityJourn... ➕ It's also in Spanish: bit.ly/PeriodismoDe...

A graphic with a blue background has two items. Upper
left is what’s meant to be a badge. On it reads “You” with a blank face, and
below that “Journalist.” Taking up most of the image is a notebook. The header,
white text in a blue box, says “SEVEN STANDARDS OF.” Below that in green:
“Quality Journalism.” Below that are 7 headers with plain text below
them.

1: Multiple Credible Sources: People in a position to
know relevant facts and details, including eyewitnesses, officials and
experts.

2: Avoidance of Bias**:** Presenting
the facts

and necessary context in a dispassionate manner.

3: Documentation: Reports, studies, data, videos,
photos and audio recordings.

4 Fairness: Treating sources and subjects with
appropriate respect, and giving subjects a chance to share their points of view
or respond to any assertions or allegations about them.

5 Verification: The process of checking and confirming
all facts and details in a report.

6 Balance: Representing multiple sides of the issue,
event or controversy — but without giving undue weight or legitimacy to one
side or point of view.

7 Context: Presenting the facts in a way that makes
their meaning clear, fair and accurate.

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 22/09/2026

❌ NO: Spotify did not remove all of Ed Sheeran’s songs from its platform. ✔️ YES: The rumor began with a satire page. ✔️ YES: The British singer faced backlash after rapper Macklemore was removed from Sheeran’s tour for making statements in support of Palestine. 🔗 go.newslit.org/SheeranSongs

A social media post from “ragebaitnews” includes a picture of musician Ed Sheeran and the text, “SPOTIFY HAS REMOVED ED SHEERANS SONGS FROM THE PLATFORM.” The post included additional text that read, “Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour after making pro-Palestinian statements onstage. Several venues reportedly objected to keeping him on the lineup. Sheeran said the decision came from the promoter and venues, not him personally. Multiple supporting artists later pulled out in solidarity with Macklemore. The situation has sparked debate over political expression at major concerts.” The News Literacy Project has added a label that says “FALSE.”

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 17/09/2026

❌ NO: Actor Henry Cavill was not officially cast as the next James Bond. ✔️ This rumor originated with a parody account. 💡 Content from parody accounts frequently gets shared as if it were genuine because their posts are often designed to imitate legit news sources. 🔗 go.newslit.org/CavillParody

A post reads, “Henry Cavill has been officially announced as the next James Bond. He will star in the upcoming ‘007’ film directed by Denis Villeneuve” and includes an image that appears to show actor Henry Cavill dressed as James Bond. The News Literacy Project has added a label that says “SATIRE.”

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 16/09/2026

🚨 3 WEEKS until #NewsLitCon! If you like to make last-minute plans, now is the time to register for our 1st National News Literacy Conference! Join nearly 400 #educators from across the U.S. to learn, connect & have fun in Salt Lake City! Speakers, sessions, more! 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 🔗 newslit.org/conference/

Announcement for the National News Literacy Conference, Oct. 8-10 in Salt Lake City. Features keynote speakers Pierre Thomas, Chief Justice Correspondent, ABC News; Sharon McMahon, "America's Government Teacher"; and John Arthur, 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year. Background shows a faded audience. Text encourages registration with limited space remaining.

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 15/09/2026

❌ NO: This is not a legit photo of a defective Apple #iPhone Duo, visibly creased from normal use. ✔️ It's an altered image that was likely created with AI tools. 🤔 The source of the viral image is a humor account that often posts inaccurate information. 🔗 Read more: go.newslit.org/DuoDamaged

A post reads, “Been using the iPhone Duo for 3 months and this is what it looks like” and includes an image that appears to show a large crease in Apple’s new folding phone. The News Literacy Project has added a label that says “FAKE.”

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 09/09/2026

❌ NO: This is not a genuine video of a SpaceX rocket piece crashing into the moon. It's AI-generated. ✔️ YES: Part of a SpaceX rocket from Falcon 9 smashed into the moon on Aug. 5, leaving behind a 60-foot-wide crater. ❌ But the impact was not captured on video. 🔗 go.newslit.org/SpaceXMoon

A post reads, “An abandoned SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket upper stage from a January 2025 lunar mission crashed into the moon’s near side near the Einstein Crater on August 5, 2026, traveling at roughly 5,400 mph (8,700 km/h). The unintentional impact carried an energy force equivalent to three tons of TNT. #spacex #mooncrashing #spacexmooncrash” and features a video supposedly showing a rocket crashing into the moon. The News Literacy Project has added a label that says “AI VIDEO.”

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 08/09/2026

🚨 #NewsLitCon is 1 month away! 💡 Educators: It's not too late to join nearly 400 others in Salt Lake City for our first National News Literacy Conference Oct. 8-10. 🔗 Learn more / register: newslit.org/conference/

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 04/09/2026

Is that painting real or AI-generated? This week's Two Truths and AI is a toughie! Steps you can take to assess each piece of art include examining proportions, looking closely at text and also doing a reverse image search. So ... how'd you do? Let us know in the replies. #2TruthsAndAI

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 03/09/2026

❌ NO: This does not show police officers apprehending thieves on scooters & motorcycles in #London. ✔️ YES: The video compilation is AI-generated. NewsLit tips for this viral rumor: ✨ Careful observation ✨ Check the details (or lack thereof) ✨ Look for credible reporting 🔗 go.newslit.org/LondonAI

A post reads, “UK police are not playing” and includes a screenshot of a video compilation depicting police officers tackling suspects on scooters and motorcycles in London. The News Literacy Project has added a label that says “AI VIDEO.”

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 01/09/2026

⚠️ People who circulate misinformation often exploit trending topics, especially breaking news stories like a natural disaster. Such has been the case with the flash flooding in #Nepal. 👉🏾 Tips for sticking to the facts while scrolling: go.newslit.org/Nepal

A collage of three posts. The first reads, “As I’m watching the videos of the flooding in Nepal, I keep thinking, I can’t believe what I’m seeing is real. It looks almost unreal” and includes an image that supposedly shows a before-and-after comparison of an area damaged by the flood. The second post reads “In Nepal Elephants were saving people. What an amazing world we live in” and includes a video of an elephant rescuing a man from rushing waters. The third post reads “HAARP caused the landslide in China & Nepal today. Guess who is behind HAARP?” The News Literacy Project has added a label that says “FALSE CLAIMS.”

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 31/08/2026

A remedy for the Summer of Slop? News Literacy Fall! The evidence is clear: Being on the internet & avoiding AI-generated content is, basically, impossible. But when equipped with the skills to navigate this AI info landscape, students can thrive this school year instead of, well, feeling sloppy.

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 28/08/2026

At the recent World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, the robots did some pretty insane things. One even ran 100 meters faster than Usain Bolt. The viral clips were everywhere. And, of course, the AI-generated content followed. Can you spot the fake? #2TruthsAndAI #RobotOlympics

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 27/08/2026

👀 "A single fix isn't going to keep kids safe online," NLP President and CEO @crsalter.bsky.social writes in response to yesterday's #Meta settlement 💡 The one thing that remains clear: "News literacy is not optional; it is an essential life skill." 🔗 Read more: go.newslit.org/MetaSettlement

A young woman looks down at a smartphone with a serious expression, set against a gradient background with text about Meta and news literacy.

Quote card:

"We can't know whether the proposed reforms will have their intended effects, but we do know that kids will still use these platforms, daily in most cases.

That's why we must help them learn how to evaluate the credibility of sources and information, including AI-generated content.

It's clear: News literacy is not optional; it is an essential life skill.

Charles Salter
President and CEO
Following the news of Meta's landmark
social media addiction settlement

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 27/08/2026

✔️ YES: Florida generally counts its votes much more quickly than California. ❌ NO: This is not indicative of voter fraud. 👀 As the #midterms near, look out for zombie rumors like this - false claims that return every election cycle. 🔗 RumorGuard post: go.newslit.org/VoteCounting

A viral post claims “failure or fraud” as reasons why California takes longer to count ballots than Florida does, but there is a simple explanation for the disparity. Let’s look at the facts.

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 25/08/2026

❌ NOPE: This is not a legit video of a bike rider being pushed to the ground after swerving too close to people on a sidewalk. It's AI-generated. NewsLit tips to not be fooled by such fakes: ✨ Slow your scroll ✨ Check the source ✨ Take a closer look 🔗 RumorGuard post: go.newslit.org/BikeRiderAI

A post reads, “Did he deserve it?” and shows a bike rider swerving close to people on a sidewalk before being shoved to the ground. The News Literacy Project added a label that says “AI VIDEO.”

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 24/08/2026

2/ Also especially if you're new to The Sift, join us tomorrow at 4pm ET! We're offering a FREE, 30-minute webinar that will give you a blueprint for making the most out of the newsletter. 🔗 Register / share: go.newslit.org/Aug25NLP

A webinar announcement for the News Literacy Project with the title: START STRONG with news literacy: The Sift FREE webinar Tuesday, August 25 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 24/08/2026

🚨 We are nearly 6 weeks away from #NewsLitCon & only a few spots remain! 👀 Educators: Don't miss out on our first National News Literacy Conference! 💡 Join us in Salt Lake City Oct. 8-10: newslit.org/conference/

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 20/08/2026

✔️ YES: A deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck #Indonesia on Aug. 15. ❌ NO: This video does not show it. It's from the aftermath of an April 2024 earthquake in Taiwan. 💡 Sharing an out-of-context clip is a common cheap engagement tactic during breaking news events. 🔗 go.newslit.org/Earthquake

A post reads, “The earthquake in Indonesia was magnitude 7.7. For many people, the early morning began with disaster. #Indonesia #Earthquake #BreakingNews #EarthquakeAlert” and features a video that appears to show the aftermath of an earthquake. The News Literacy Project has added a label that says, “OUT OF CONTEXT.”

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 18/08/2026

📢 Join us TODAY at 6pm ET to learn how to make the most out of our #Checkology digital learning platform! 💡 FREE 30-minute webinar: go.newslit.org/Aug18NLP #EdTech

A webinar announcement for News Literacy Project featuring the title Start Strong with news literacy, Checkology, and registration details for August 18.

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 18/08/2026

❌ NO: There is no evidence the fires near #Spokane, WA, were deliberately set by the government & electric companies through smart meters. ✔️ YES: Unfounded claims alleging a conspiratorial plot to destroy property & seize land are often circulated after natural disasters. 🔗 go.newslit.org/Spokane

A post reads, “Forest fires as a weapon: Government and electricity companies. Swap your meter for an analog meter” and includes a video of a person claiming that the government deliberately started fires in Spokane, Washington, through smart meters. The News Literacy Project has added a label that says “BASELESS.”

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 13/08/2026

🚨 Join us TODAY at 12pm ET! 💡 During this FREE webinar, you'll discover ways to embed news literacy into your discipline to help students make informed decisions this school year. 🔗 Register: go.newslit.org/Aug13NLP #BackToSchool #EdTech

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News Literacy for Every Classroom: AN INTEGRATED APPROACH

Thursday, August 13
12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 12/08/2026

❌ NOPE: This is not a real photo or story about a coyote learning how to press a crosswalk button in Arizona. ✔️ It's fiction & the image is AI-generated. ⚠️ AI fakes can appear quite convincing, especially when paired with an interesting backstory. 🔗 Read more: go.newslit.org/CoyoteAI

A post reads, “Arizona DOT installed a wildlife camera at Route 87’s pedestrian crossing outside of Payson last September. Standard deer migration count. After six months, they had footage of zero deer and 147 clips of the same coyote pressing the crosswalk button with its paw at sunrise. The animal waits for the walk signal. Steps into the road. Crosses at a trot. Every single time. Biologists believe it learned by watching hikers at the adjacent trailhead. ‘It's not random,’ said the lead researcher. ‘The coyote understands cause and effect better than half our interns.’ DOT voted unanimously to keep the camera running. The coyote hasn’t jaywalked once’” and includes an image that appears to show a coyote pressing a crosswalk button. The News Literacy Project has added a label that says “FICTION.”

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 11/08/2026

1/ Take 30 minutes this month to get started with our #Checkology digital learning platform & learn how to make the most out of The Sift newsletter! Join us for two FREE, half hour webinars: - Aug. 18: Checkology 👉🏾 go.newslit.org/Aug18NLP - Aug. 25: The Sift 👉🏾 go.newslit.org/Aug25NLP

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 06/08/2026

📢 1 week from today: Discover ways to embed news literacy into whatever you teach by viewing our FREE webinar! Learn more / register: go.newslit.org/Aug13NLP #EdTech #BackToSchool

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 04/08/2026

✔️ Whether this is your first year using #Checkology or you just want a refresher about our digital platform, this FREE 30-minute webinar will deliver. 💡 Our team will walk you through the steps to make the most out of our wide range of resources. 👉🏾 Join us Aug. 18: go.newslit.org/Aug18NLP

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 03/08/2026

📍 Make Checkology® the first stop on your back-to-school NewsLit journey! 💡 The FREE digital learning platform has 250+ quizzes, posters, classroom slides and interactive lessons. 👉🏾 Learn more: newslit.org/back-to-scho... #BackToSchool #Checkology #EdTech

Start Strong with News Literacy graphic
Checkology graphic with the text Start Strong With News Literacy, a lightbulb, puzzle pieces, and a clipboard on a light blue grid background design.

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 30/07/2026

💡 Regardless of what you teach, there's a NewsLit connection! ℹ️ Join us on Aug. 13 for a FREE webinar in which we'll share ways to embed news literacy into your discipline to help students make informed decisions! 🔗 Register: go.newslit.org/Aug13NLP #BackToSchool #EduSky

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 30/07/2026

Did you see this viral comparison of President Donald Trump? Many believed the airbrushed image was shared by the White House, and the version where he looks considerably aged was posted by Getty Images. But both images were altered, and neither account shared them. Read more: go.newslit.org/altered

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 28/07/2026

📢 Our first National News Literacy Conference is getting closer & you don't want to miss out. Plan your professional learning now! 🚨 Registration rates go up Aug. 1: newslit.org/conference/ #NewsLitCon

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 27/07/2026

🚨 News literacy is no longer optional – it’s an essential skill that students will depend on for their entire lives. ✨ News literacy empowers students to make informed decisions about all areas of their lives, from health to wealth & more. 🔗 Get the Starter Pack: newslit.org/back-to-scho...

Checkology graphic with the text Start Strong With News Literacy, a lightbulb, puzzle pieces, and a clipboard on a light blue grid background design.

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 22/07/2026

❌ NO: A 2023 study using data from the health research site UK Biobank did not find that #sunscreen use causes an increased risk for skin cancer. ✔️ YES: The study concluded that many people who had been diagnosed with skin cancer also frequently used sunscreen. Read more: go.newslit.org/Sunscreen

A post reads, “A major study involving more than 470,000 participants has found that using sunscreen massively increases the risk of three major types of skin cancer. According to the UK Biobank study, frequent sunscreen users faced a 292% higher risk of invasive melanoma, a 140% higher risk of basal cell carcinoma, and a 126% higher risk of squamous cell carcinoma.” It includes a screenshot of an article titled “Sunscreen Shock: Major Study Finds Melanoma Risk Nearly Quadruples Among Sunscreen Users” and an image of a person wearing a lot of sunscreen. The News Literacy Project has added a label that says “FALSE.”

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 20/07/2026

💡 Educators: Join us tomorrow! Whether the school year starts next week or in a month for you, this FREE webinar in partnership with @sharemylesson.bsky.social will give you the tools to bring #NewsLiteracy to your classroom! 👉🏾 Register: go.newslit.org/July21NLP

Graphic promoting a News Literacy Project webinar in partnership with Share My Lesson's 2026 Summer of Learning: Navigating Information, Misinformation and AI: Where Do We Start?

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 15/07/2026

1/ ✔️ YES: Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement & a legit photo about his recovery after he was taken to the hospital in June following a fall. ❌ NO: The photo did not contain garbled letters in the newspaper he was holding. 🔗 RumorGuard post: go.newslit.org/McConnellPhoto

A screenshot of two social media posts. The first reads “MCCONNELL releases a photo – and statement. ‘To my fellow Kentuckians – When you elected me to a seventh term and made me our Commonwealth’s…’” and features a photograph of Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell sitting in a hospital bed holding a newspaper next to his wife, Elaine Chao. The News Literacy Project has added a label that says “GENUINE.” The second post reads “A closer look at the AI paper McConnell was reading” and includes an image that appears to show a close-up of the newspaper revealing garbled text. The News Literacy Project has added a label that says “FALSE.”

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 15/07/2026

📢 Educators: Join us in Salt Lake City this October! 🚨 Registration price goes up Aug. 1. 👉🏾 newslit.org/conference/ #NewsLitCon

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 14/07/2026

🚨 Our information ecosystem was overwhelming even before AI-generated content started spreading. Now? Finding credible info is harder than ever. We owe it to young people to teach them the skills to separate fact from fiction. 🔗 Join us & @sharemylesson.bsky.social on 7/21: go.newslit.org/July21NLP

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 08/07/2026

❌ NO: This does not show a traffic light that melted in Germany due to extreme temperatures during a June heat wave. ✔️ The video was taken in Italy & shows a traffic light that was damaged by a nearby car fire. 👉🏾 Read more on RumorGuard: go.newslit.org/TrafficLight #HeatWave #NewsLiteracy

A post reads, “Germany’s Traffic Lights Melt as Heatwave Intensifies” and includes an image that appears to show a melted traffic light. The News Literacy Project has added a label that says “FALSE CONTEXT.”

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 07/07/2026

Today's info landscape can feel overwhelming. How do you navigate it without falling for misinformation & being duped by AI? ✨ Join us & @sharemylesson.bsky.social on 7/21 for a FREE webinar that will equip you with a plan for bringing news literacy to the classroom. 🔗 go.newslit.org/July21NLP

Graphic with header text: Navigating Information, Misinformation and AI: Where Do We Start?

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 06/07/2026

🤔 Sports fans are rational, right? ⚽︎ While it's reasonable to expect fans to have biased takes about refs' calls based on their rooting interest, events like the #WorldCup can help teach about confirmation bias & motivated reasoning! A poster to save for this topic: go.newslit.org/ConfBiasPoster

Text-heavy infographic about confirmation bias and motivated reasoning, with boxes explaining different aspects of the cognitive biases. Boxes include: Confirmation bias is; motivated reasoning is; information habits, political polarization & conspiracy theories; Interesting studies; & “our best defenses.”

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 06/07/2026

📢 "America's Government Teacher" is a keynote speaker at #NewsLitCon! 💡 Don't miss out on hearing from bestselling author & educator Sharon McMahon this October. She is known for breaking down complex topics with clarity, humor & a commitment to facts. 👉🏾 Register today: newslit.org/conference/

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 02/07/2026

💍 Per reports, Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce are getting married at Madison Square Garden this weekend. And with this blockbuster event will likely come a lot of ... AI slop! ⤵️ See below for a recent high-profile example + NewsLit tips you can employ to avoid falling for AI-generated fakes.

Image of Taylor Swift Travis Kelce kissing with text about their rumored wedding at Madison Square Garden, highlighting potential scarcity of real photos due to high security.

A cautionary tale discussing AI-generated images of a wedding, referencing celebrities Zendaya and Tom Holland.

A hand holding a smartphone displaying a circle icon, with text about checking the source of information on social media.

Text about being patient during breaking news events:

There are still plenty of rumors swirling about the wedding, with many social media Swifties working overtime to hunt for hidden Easter eggs.

Remember: Before sharing rumored information, it’s important to wait until facts have been confirmed.

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 02/07/2026

🚨 If this week's news cycle feels overwhelming, you're not alone! A LOT is happening. This also makes the internet ripe for bad actors. 👇🏾 Here are some tips for following the facts when news breaks. 🔗 Download the poster: bit.ly/BreakingNews... #NewsLiteracy

Text-heavy and colorful infographic titled BREAKING NEWS CHECKLIST with
6 tips on "What to do when information is scarce, falsehoods are rampant
and the story is still unfolding" 1 Mind the gap: Keep in mind that
there’s often a gap between what the public wants to know and the verified
information available. Unconfirmed or completely bogus content often rushes in
to fill that gap. 2 Beware bad actors: Remember that bad actors often
capitalize on breaking news situations to spread falsehoods for easy likes and
shares. 3 Do a quick search: This is often your best defense against
misinformation. 4 Look for evidence: Claims that make bold assertions but
provide no links or other evidence should always be approached with caution. 5
Seek credible sources: Be intentional about looking for credible news and not
relying on social media algorithms to bring you updates. 6 Practice patience:
Quality journalism and verification take time. Be ready to follow news
developments over time.

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News Literacy Project @newslit.org · 01/07/2026

❌ NO: This is not a genuine photo of a beluga whale leaping out of its enclosure. It's an AI fake. ❌ An accompanying story that claimed the whale recently gave birth & escaped to swim hundreds of miles & reunite with her calf is false. 🔗 Read more on RumorGuard: go.newslit.org/BelugaAI

A post reads, “Beluga Whale Escapes Research Facility And Swims Hundreds Of Miles Back To Her Baby” and includes an image that appears to show a beluga whale jumping out of its enclosure and into open water. The News Literacy Project has added a label that says “AI IMAGE.”

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