After decades of teaching media literacy, Finland equips students with skills to spot AI deepfakes
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Key Points:
- Finland has integrated media literacy into its national curriculum for children as young as three, aiming to build resistance against propaganda and disinformation, particularly from Russia.
- Teachers are now incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) literacy into lessons to help students identify AI-generated fake news and media content.
- Finnish media outlets support this effort through initiatives like the annual "Newspaper Week" and distributing media literacy materials to students.
- Finland consistently ranks high on the European Media Literacy Index due to its longstanding emphasis on teaching these skills across all age groups.
- Educators and experts stress the growing challenge of distinguishing real from fake information as AI technology advances, highlighting the importance of ongoing education in this area to protect democracy.
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