PURSUING RESEARCH, PUBLICATION AND EDUCATION RELATED TO ARIZONA’S COMMUNICATION ECOSYSTEM.

INTEGRITY
in•teg•ri•te
ĭn-tĕg′rĭ-tē

NOUN
1. The state or quality of being entire or complete; wholeness; entireness; unbroken state;
2. Moral soundness; honesty; freedom from corrupting influence or motive;
3. Unimpaired, unadulterated, or genuine state; entire correspondence with an original condition; purity.

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**The Problem**

There is an abundance of research documenting why misinformation is created, how it is spread, and which populations are most susceptible, and yet there are no solutions to date that clearly address the full magnitude of the problem.
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**Our Mission**

Includes uncovering the manipulative patterns behind misinformation specifically in Arizona, such as the originating sources, targets, intended influences, biases, and actual impact of such distribution, in addition to other factors.
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Misinformation Coverage

Featured

Helping Kids Navigate the World of Artificial Intelligence

It's natural for children to be curious about the latest popular AI programs. As these tools become more widespread, it's important to talk with kids about responsible and appropriate tech use. These tips can help your family explore and learn about AI together.
Common Sense Media

Fake News Cleaner and the Growth of Media Literacy Training

With free bars of soap and lots of patience, volunteers with a nonprofit in Taiwan recruit students to attend free media literacy classes. Initially aimed at seniors, Fake News Cleaner now offers programs to all ages, including elementary school and university students.
Psychology Today

Many Americans find value in getting news on social media, but concerns about inaccuracy have risen

Social media plays a crucial role in Americans’ news consumption. Half of all U.S. adults say they at least sometimes get news there, according to a 2023 Pew Research Center survey.
Pew Research Center

How the abnormal gets normalized – and what to do about it

As we browse the news, it's easy to become desensitized to awful events. Writer Amanda Ruggeri explores the psychology, and the steps you can take to avoid it happening.
BBC

Texas SOS pushes back against widespread disinformation about voter registration

The Secretary of State and a voter registration expert in Texas have refuted widespread disinformation spread by YouTubers and anonymous social media accounts this week.
The Center Square

US, Italy agree to work together to counter spread of misinformation

The United States and Italy agreed on Wednesday to coordinate efforts to counter the spread of misinformation and fake news articles by foreign governments.
Reuters