As children engage more with social media, they face the challenge of distinguishing truth from falsehood, particularly as they are exposed to AI-generated misinformation. By age nine, many have interacted with social media, making it a primary news source during their teenage years. Attempts to shield children from untrustworthy content have shown limited success, leading researchers to explore methods like 'prebunking' and teaching kids to fact-check their information. One significant study from UC Berkeley evaluated children’s ability to identify misinformation as a proactive approach to media literacy.
One of the most pressing challenges for children online is learning to distinguish between truth and falsehood amidst the surge of misinformation and AI-generated content.
Researchers are exploring innovative methods, such as encouraging children to recognize misinformation themselves, rather than isolating them from the internet.
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