NC Live: Seeking Truth in a Fake News World

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23 Santanoni Ave.
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
United States

Seeking Truth in a Fake News World

Tuesday, Sept. 24, 7 pm

Presenter: Mary Miller, New York Newspapers Foundation

Location: S-19, Mulholland Hall, NCCC-Saranac Lake

Mary Miller, Education Services Director for the NY Newspapers Foundation and NY News Publishers Association, will discuss the importance of media literacy and critical thinking skills in the digital age. She will also provide tips to avoid falling victim to misinformation. By the end of this presentation, attendees will have a deeper understanding of the importance of reliable local news sources, the challenges posed by fake news, and the realities of AI technology used to both create and identify disinformation.

Miller worked for multiple newspapers before joining the NYNPA and NYNF in her current position. In addition to presentations highlighting the importance of authentic news sources in navigating our digital world, she continues to create a growing library of News In Education resources for use in K-12 classrooms.