Tag: misinformation

Training Citizen Journalists on Telegram in Verification Basics

Learn how to train citizen journalists on Telegram to verify videos and images using simple, practical methods. Real examples from Ukraine, Nigeria, and beyond show how basic verification skills can stop misinformation fast.

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Teaching Media Literacy to Telegram News Subscribers

Teaching media literacy to Telegram news subscribers helps people spot misinformation, verify sources, and break the cycle of false sharing. Simple habits like lateral reading and reverse image search can turn passive readers into thoughtful sharers.

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Ethics of Audience Targeting in Telegram News Distribution

Telegram's lack of targeting tools creates unique ethical challenges for news organizations. While it empowers journalists in repressive regimes, it also enables misinformation, endangers sources, and offers no transparency. Understanding the risks is the first step to ethical use.

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