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India Today
24-06-2025
- Health
- India Today
Digital literacy and misinformation: Navigating the information age
We live in the era known as the 'information age,' where technology, particularly the internet, has become an inseparable part of all aspects of our travels at lightning speed in this modern world. We are just a tap away from sharing information, yet we often can't tell whether it's real information or misinformation. In India, there are approximately 954.4 million active internet users, spanning both young and adult isn't limited to news alone, it can also take the form of photos, videos, or memes shared online. This is exactly the reason why one needs digital literacy. It enables one to differentiate between information, misinformation, and disinformation. Effectively using digital tools to assess content, verify sources, and make informed decisions, assessing the credibility of the information, producing and sharing responsibly in digital spaces, and maintaining digital safety are the most important aspects of digital spoke with Suresh Mansharamani, Founder of Tajurba Business Network to get more insights on EFFECTS OF MISINFORMATION ON SOCIETYFalse news doesn't just mislead, it can ruin lives. It has the power to shape what people think, damage someone's reputation, affect their work, and even put their safety at makes it even more dangerous is that it often comes across as new or dramatic, which grabs attention are naturally drawn to such content and tend to share it without thinking twice. That's why false information travels much faster than the truth, and once it spreads, it's hard to take there's a new kind of virus, not one that causes a fever, but one that fuels viral popularity on social the race to go viral, misinformation is often deliberately spread. A common example of this is deepfakes. Such content not only erodes trust in the media but also undermines confidence in democratic instance, during the COVID-19 pandemic, countless rumours circulated about treatments and vaccines, creating widespread confusion and IMPORTANCE OF DIGITAL LITERACYA significant portion of internet users belong to the younger age group. Media literacy should be integrated into school curricula to help students evaluate sources of information, recognise bias, and detect to reports by Factly and the Internet and Mobile Association of India, individuals under the age of 20 and those over 50 are more susceptible to falling victim to fake highlights the need for digital literacy not just amongst school students, but among adults as focusing only on people or platforms ignores more significant systemic problems. A disorganised information ecosystem demise of local journalismFinancial incentives for clickbaitA lack of regulatory create a healthier digital public sphere, educators, technologists, policymakers, and civil society must work the end, surviving in the information age requires developing the skills of critical thinking and introspection in addition to recognising false is about realising that truth should never be sacrificed for convenience and that, in the digital age, responsible citizenship necessitates actively interacting with the information we come the twenty-first century, digital literacy is essential to maintaining informed societies and powerful democracies; it is no longer optional.- Ends
Hindustan Times
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Has Trump banned Tesla in US amid feud with Elon Musk? Fact-checking viral video
A video surfacing on social media allegedly shows Donald Trump announcing a ban on the production of Tesla vehicles in the country amid his feud with Elon Musk. The US President is heard saying in the viral video, 'Today, I am here to announce that I will be banning the production of all Teslas in the United States of America, effective immediately. As everyone knows, Elon stabbed me in the back a couple days ago and went crazy on his platform X, lying about my involvement in the Epstein files…Nobody likes Teslas anyways, unless you're a nerd, they catch fire and break down easily…' Trump said in the video that Teslas are"junk cars" that only "nerds" like. He added that he only bought one "to show my support for Elon,' calling the X owner a 'snake' who he would not allow to make 'money in this country while I'm the president." The video was widely shared on X and other social media platforms with the claim that Trump has banned Tesla production in the US. No credible sources confirm a ban on the production of Teslas. According to various fact-checking outlets, including Factly and Newschecker, the video was manipulated using AI tools. A community note under the above video says, 'Misinformation! This video is AI-generated. Nothing to do with reality.' Factly also found the original video, uploaded on the YouTube channel of ABC 10 News on 31 May, 2025, titled 'Trump Honors Elon Musk in Final Day at White House | Full Video'. The video description reads, 'President Donald Trump bid farewell to Elon Musk in the Oval Office, recognizing his impact as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk, known for his leadership at Tesla, SpaceX, and X, was credited with reforming bureaucracy and cutting billions in federal spending. Though controversial, Musk's tenure is considered one of the most sweeping government reform efforts in modern U.S. history.' However, in the entire video, nowhere did Trump announce a ban on Tesla. The transcript of the press conference did not reveal any reference to a ban either. The truth is, the video was manipulated using AI, and no such ban has really been announced.
