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AI for Social Change: Mapping Civil Society’s Digital Present and Future Directions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way in which societies function, but what does this shift mean for civil society organisations (CSOs) working to drive social change? To answer this, TechSoup’s Digital Activism Program team launched an ambitious effort together with our Partners across Europe and Africa: a first-of-its-kind Mapping and Needs Diagnosis focused on AI adoption among CSOs.

Expert of the week

Lukas Zorad

Term of the week

Communication

Tool of the week

Verifier toolkit

Critical Thinking Methods and Tools for Distinguishing Facts from Fakes and DisinformationThis publication offers practical tools for recognizing disinformation and methods for practicing critical thinking. It provides guidance on identifying disinformation online and defending against it, while also enhancing skills in critically understanding content.The publication features insights from fact checkers and digital trolls.It is divided into four parts. The first part outlines six basic rules for verifying information to avoid falling into the trap of false content. The second part includes exercises to develop vigilance and critical thinking habits. The third part provides step-by-step instructions for spotting fake images and videos. The final part is a collection of websites, tools, and applications that assist in this work.