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April 14, 2022
Ask Students: What is misinformation? What is open source intelligence? Who are some of the people trying to challenge misinformationin this piece?
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It is often said that truth is the first casualty in any war. Propaganda, disinformation and outright lies have always been dependable tactics to win hearts and minds. But in a world more connected than ever by technology, it is more possible for anyone to root out information. It’s called open source intelligence, and as Miles O’Brien reports, some are using it to lift the fog of war in Ukraine.
What do you think are the advantages and drawbacks of having citizens trying to debunk misinformation about war online?
Media literacy: Do you know how to spot misinformation online? What tools or techniques do you use?
Learn more about the crisis unfolding in Ukraine with resources we've gathered on this developing topic.
Republished with permission from PBS NewsHour Extra.
