by Ricardo Castellini da Silva, Media Literacy Consultant Earlier this year, I had the privilege of creating and delivering a programme called ‘Media Literacy for Democracy Skills Training Lab’, organised by the Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA) within the framework of the Horizon Europe project RECLAIM. Over five intense days in Brussels, I guided
by Ricardo Castellini da Silva, Media Literacy Consultant There is a growing need for media literacy trainers and ambassadors worldwide. In Ireland, with more media literacy themed projects being funded under Sound and Vision applications, it has become clear that there is a demand not just for awareness, but for skilled trainers who could support
by Emma O’Donoghue, Manager of Media Literacy and User Education, Coimisiún na Meán Launched in Grangegorman, TU Dublin on 27 March, Age-Friendly AI is an initiative that works to listen to, understand and act on the hopes of older people for the inclusive use of AI. This initiative was born out of public engagement, seeking
by Sarah Keane, Communications and Project Officer, SLí Waterford Sustainable Living Initiative (SLí) launched its new Erasmus+ Project, Dismiss Media Manipulation in September 2024. The project is a collaborative effort to enhance media literacy and counter mis- and disinformation, with particular focus on climate-related issues. The rise of climate misinformation can distort public perception of
by Ryan Meade, Public Policy and Government Relations Manager, Google On 4 March, Google Safety Engineering Center (GSEC) in Dublin held the annual ‘Growing Up in the Digital Age’ Summit, convening over 200 online safety experts from 20 countries. The three-day event saw impactful discussions and collaborative workshops focused on protecting, respecting and empowering young
The voluntary Code of Practice on Disinformation is to be integrated into the framework of the EU Digital Services Act (DSA) and used as a benchmark for determining platforms’ compliance. The Code of Practice on Disinformation was designed as a first-of-its kind tool through which Relevant Signatories agreed – for the first time in 2018 –
by Dr Gillian Kennedy, Policy and Research Manager, European Movement Ireland As part of an ongoing project supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs, European Movement Ireland monitors misinformation/disinformation in relation to Irish–EU affairs. Our most recent report, The Disinformation Landscape: Youth in Ireland and the EU, was written in the context of an increase
by Clíodhna Purdue, Assistant Director of Media Literacy and User Education, Coimisiún na Meán Coimisiún na Meán has launched a suite of educational resources called Rights, Rules and Reporting Online. These resources are designed to help young people, teachers and parents/guardians better understand their rights under the Online Safety Framework. Formerly the Broadcasting Authority of