Turning into a better-informed, energetic information shopper

PHOENIX — Life is continually altering, particularly with this new age of know-how. We now have entry to any info we would like with the swipe of a finger however with that on the spot entry comes misinformation and false statements. These false rumors and conspiracy theories can create severe and even lethal conditions.

That’s the reason ABC15 is taking motion to confront the rise of misinformation and partnering with the Information Literacy Challenge for Information Literacy Week.

Over the previous yr, misinformation continued to unfold on social media and make its mark. When Russia invaded Ukraine in February of 2022, some folks took to social media to downplay the severity of the assault, claiming the conflict was by some means faked or staged.

Election fraud continued to take middle stage in 2022 with ripple results from the 2020 Presidential Election. Republican candidate for governor, Kari Lake continues to assert voter fraud within the midterm elections, accusing Maricopa County of “gradual rolling” the vote depend to skew early election outcomes. Lake additionally filed a lawsuit claiming that a whole lot of 1000’s of unlawful ballots had been solid within the election and blaming election officers. A decide did rule in opposition to Lake in her lawsuit.

Over the previous few years, we’ve had a lot coming at us daily and it looks as if it’d by no means cease, so how are you aware what’s truth and what’s fiction relating to your information?

To ensure you are consuming the correct mix of verified information, credible sources, and related context, we’re difficult you to check your information literacy health with our quiz at NewsLiteracyWeek.org. Every day this week, we’re telling tales that check out the way to be a sensible and engaged information shopper.

To see ABC15’s protection of Information Literacy Week from 2022, click on right here.