Do some social media posts make you cry? Can you tell a reliable source from one you shouldn’t trust? Can AI help bring us together across divides? The Earth superimposed on an image of digital media screens. Photo credit Canva/News Decoder. From 24 to 31...
News Decoder encourages youth to ask big questions and seek out different perspectives. In a world where information is spoon-fed, that’s transcendent. A teen looks beyond a barrage of media. (Illustration by News Decoder) TikTok reels, attention grabbing...
Sometimes we feel compelled to share or repost what we read. But when we do, we might unwittingly spread disinformation. Beware of “copypasta.” A phone with a copypasta post on it. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article was produced exclusively for...
Social media is supposed to connect us. But endless scrolling through posts leaves many feeling disconnected. Two people grasp hands in solidarity. Illustration by News Decoder. This article, by high school student Paige Pointer was produced out of News Decoder’s...
‘Bait-and-switch’ internet scams target us with emotionally-charged posts. But do you know what your friends see when you share those posts with your network? A internet scam post on a phone shows the photo of a generic child available on Canva. (Illustration by News...