You have probably been sent a “shocking news story”, a “quote from a great person” or a photo that looks too good to be true in a group chat. One of the best Russian-language places to get to the bottom of such things is Provereno.Media (provereno means “verified” in Russian). It is a professional fact-checking … Continued

Anna-Maria Vaskovskaja, media literacy specialist (RaRa). Edited with the help of AI. Most people who open a horoscope want to know about love, money or what the coming month holds. They are not expecting a briefing on the war in Ukraine. A new undercover investigation on The Christo Files suggests that some of Russia’s best-known … Continued

Libraries have long been more than just rows of bookshelves. Today, they evolve alongside their readers, adapt to changing habits and help people navigate in the vast flow of information. In the seventh episode of the radio programme “It Was Said on the Internet”, our colleague Diana Koit, Head of Collection Development at the National … Continued

What do you do when something starts to hurt? See a doctor, ask ChatGPT, or look for advice in the Facebook comments? A chatbot will explain your test results in seconds, and dozens of users will tell you what worked for them. But can a convincing, caring answer turn out to be a dangerous mistake? … Continued

Social media and video platforms are becoming the main news source for a growing number of people. At the same time, the amount of false, distorted or out-of-context information is increasing: from fake news and doctored screenshots to viral AI-generated photos and videos. We discuss how to tell facts from fakes and manipulation, and which … Continued

You mention a home renovation or an upcoming trip — and suddenly your phone is showing you the perfect ad for it. Coincidence, clever algorithms, or is something actually listening in? Every search, purchase, and like leaves a digital trace. Who’s collecting this data, how is it being used, and does anyone still have a … Continued