Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative to host session about finding trustworthy news in the age of AI
The free event, which includes dinner and discussion, will be suitable for teens and adults, and feature Western Michigan University School of Communication Professor Sue Ellen Christian, who will share tools, tips, and tactics on how to spot misinformation and manipulated images, and what to look for to identify quality news sources. Participants will need a charged smartphone to participate fully in the workshop.
The Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative in partnership with the Douglass Community Association will present a free workshop “Scrolling for the Truth: How to Find Trustworthy News” on Thursday, September 10 from 5:30-7 p.m. in the community room at the Douglass Community Association, 1000 W. Paterson, Kalamazoo.
The event, which includes dinner and discussion, will be suitable for teens and adults, and feature Western Michigan University School of Communication Professor Sue Ellen Christian, who will share tools, tips, and tactics on how to spot misinformation and manipulated images, and what to look for to identify quality news sources. Participants will need a charged smartphone to participate fully in the workshop.
This dinner and discussion event is open to the public; however, space is limited, so RSVPs are requested. Free parking is available, and an activity table will be available for children.
The constant flow of news and information today is overwhelming, especially with AI in the mix; this workshop will give you simple ways to sort factual sources from fake ones,” says Christian.
RSVP to the event at swmichjournalism.com/events.
SWMJC has been working together since 2019 to share ideas and editorial content and raise awareness about the importance of local news to a strong community. Learn more at swmichjournalism.com.
The Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative includes 12 representatives from Bridge Michigan, Community Voices/Merze Tate Explorers, Encore Magazine, MLive/Kalamazoo Gazette, New/Nueva Opinion, NowKalamazoo, Public Media Network, Second Wave Media, Watershed Voice, WMU School of Communication, WMU Student Media Group, and WMUK Public Radio.
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