Knight Center Opens Registration for Free Course on Disinformation and AI
The Knight Center for Journalism for the Americas, affiliated with the University of Texas, has launched registration for a free online course titled "Combating Misinformation in Times of AI." Scheduled to run from May 11 to June 7, 2026, the asynchronous program targets journalists, fact-checkers, educators, and students. The curriculum addresses the impact of artificial intelligence on the spread of false information, offering practical tools for identification and verification. Developed in partnership with Agência Lupa and led by instructors Cristina Tardáguila and Raphael Kapa, the course covers Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) techniques such as geolocation and reverse image search. It also explores the role of generative AI platforms like ChatGPT and Gemini in fact-checking, alongside strategies to detect deepfakes in electoral and crisis contexts. Participants can engage with the material at their own pace without mandatory live sessions. This initiative aims to enhance media literacy and professional capabilities in navigating the complex landscape of digital misinformation driven by advanced AI technologies.
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Knight Center Opens Registration for Free Course on Disinformation and AI
The Knight Center for Journalism for the Americas, affiliated with the University of Texas, has launched registration for a free online course titled "Combating Misinformation in Times of AI." Scheduled to run from May 11 to June 7, 2026, the asynchronous program targets journalists, fact-checkers, educators, and students. The curriculum addresses the impact of artificial intelligence on the spread of false information, offering practical tools for identification and verification. Developed in partnership with Agência Lupa and led by instructors Cristina Tardáguila and Raphael Kapa, the course covers Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) techniques such as geolocation and reverse image search. It also explores the role of generative AI platforms like ChatGPT and Gemini in fact-checking, alongside strategies to detect deepfakes in electoral and crisis contexts. Participants can engage with the material at their own pace without mandatory live sessions. This initiative aims to enhance media literacy and professional capabilities in navigating the complex landscape of digital misinformation driven by advanced AI technologies.
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