Is It Real? Staying Alert In An Age Of Disinformation

IS IT REAL? Staying alert in an age of disinformation
Every day we’re exposed to huge amounts of information online, in group chats, on social media, and through word of mouth. Not all of it is accurate.
Misinformation, disinformation, and misrepresentation can spread quickly and influence opinions, behaviour, and trust. That’s why it’s important to pause before sharing.

Before you share, remember:PAUSE. CHECK. VERIFY. THEN SHARE.
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✔ Stop and ask: Is this accurate?
✔ Check the source – is it trusted, official, and clearly referenced?
✔ Cross-check with reliable websites or news outlets
✔ Be cautious of emotional or extreme language
✔ Watch out for content with no clear source or only screenshots
Simple checks make a big difference

• Where did this come from?
• Has it been confirmed elsewhere?
• Is anything missing or taken out of context?

AI-generated images, videos, and audio can also look real — always question where they came from and why they were created.
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