Teachers, learn more about our lesson plans with media literacy tips — like how to spot AI-generated content — to help students debunk or verify information they see online. MediaWise, in partnership ...

Disinformation is something that affects millions of people all around the world, and every time it’s easier to spot the harm that it causes. Due to the large-scale spread of the phenomenon and its ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In late April and early May 2025, a rumor spread online that Oklahoma would soon require schools to teach students that widespread ...

The difference between a fact and an opinion is, well, topical these days. And it’s become increasingly apparent in recent years that it’s a tough concept even for some adults—let alone kids—to grasp.

Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can ...