Presenter: Craig Silverman, Media Editor of BuzzFeed News, journalist, and author
Tuesday, October 6th at 4pm
30-minute presentation followed by a 30-minute Q&A

Craig Silverman is an award-winning journalist and author and one of the world's leading experts on online disinformation, fake news, and digital investigations. He is the media editor of BuzzFeed News where he covers platforms, online disinformation, and media manipulation. As we approach the 2020 election, he will share tips, tools, and tricks that you can use to investigate online content, including articles, photos, videos, and memes. Learn how to spot inaccurate news and to avoid spreading misleading information.

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