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Disinformation: This is much more fraudulent. It refers to deliberately created false
information meant to mislead, provoke fear, anger or influence beliefs.
Spotting fake news is a key part of digital citizenship. Verifying information before sharing helps
prevent misinformation, protect public trust and maintain a healthier online environment.
Being a responsible digital citizen means verifying sources, checking facts and thinking critically
before sharing content to prevent the spread of misinformation.
PRIVACY PRACTICES
Be careful with what you share online. Check privacy settings to limit data tracking.
As technology continues to advance, which ethical considerations would you prioritise
to ensure these innovations benefit humanity?
TECH
T ¢ Deepfakes: AI-generated videos or images that manipulate a person’s appearance, voice
E or actions to create realistic but false content.
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S ¢ Digital Footprint: The record of one’s online activities and data left behind while interacting
with digital platforms, including social media posts, websites visited and emails sent.
REWIND RUN
« Digital Citizenship involves being responsible and ethical online, respecting privacy and practising
good digital etiquette.
« Ethical hacking (white-hat hacking) helps secure systems by identifying vulnerabilities.
« Facial recognition technology is used for security and personalisation, but raises privacy concerns.
« Companies use collected data to show relevant ads based on your interests.
« Algorithms learn from data to make predictions and decisions.
« To spot fake news, always verify the source and check the facts before believing or sharing information.
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