World Press Freedom Day - PART IV Protecting Ourselves from Misinformation, Disinformation and Misuse of AI
-Image generated by Microsoft Copilot How Users can Protect Themselves While Governments and tech companies scramble to stem the tide of misinformation and trust in media continues to decline, here are some things which we can do to protect ourselves and those near and dear to us. 1. Question Everything - Don’t take what you see and hear on face value, especially when it comes to political advertising. Australia doesn't even have laws to protect us from "materially misleading content” during an election campaign, though some states such as SA and the ACT, have begun to enact their own legislation. Correct misinformation where possible, quoting reliable sources – via Community Notes on Facebook and Twitter and in comments under YouTube videos. 2. Learn the Art of Critical Thinking – Ask what is this post about? Is it to inform, entertain or to ...