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Educational video on disinformation

Informative video about disinformation, misinformation and fake news; can be used by teachers in the classroom or seen individually by students. The videos explaining what disinformation is, who creates and spreads it, why people believe it, how it spreads through digital and traditional media, and how learners can protect themselves through information verification

▤ Educational video◷ Under 15 min◎ Croatian
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AI’s Role in Society

How should AI be used in solving real-world problems. Students investigate how AI is being used in real-world community contexts and consider its social impacts. They explore who may benefit from AI, who may be harmed, and how AI should be used to address real-world problems. Students use research and AI-supported analysis to develop a […]

▤ classroom activity◷ 45–60 min◎ English
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Adolescent Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence

A UNICEF report presenting adolescents’ perspectives on artificial intelligence, based on consultations with 245 young people aged 12–19 in Brazil, Chile, South Africa, Sweden and the United States. It explores how adolescents understand AI, the opportunities and risks they associate with it, who they believe should be responsible for AI, and what support they need […]

▤ consultation report◷ 90-180 min◎ English
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