Misinformation and propaganda have been identified as major global risks, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2024. Meanwhile, platforms like Meta and X are shutting down their fact-checking initiatives, leaving news consumers exposed to unfiltered information. But how can readers become more aware and better equipped to recognize misinformation and propaganda?
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The mission of Digitalization Initiative of the Zurich Higher Education Institutions (DIZH) is to promote cooperation on digitalization issues between higher education institutions in Zurich, thereby strengthening the greater Zurich area as a hub for research and business. The University of Zurich (UZH), Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) and Zurich University of Teacher Education (PHZH) are part of the DIZH network, which aims to advance research and innovation on digitalization by using interdisciplinary approaches.