In an opinion piece for eCampusNews, Dr Marc Owen Jones (Northwestern University in Qatar) emphasizes the urgent need to teach critical thinking to combat the spread of disinformation. The author argues that the advent of AI has ushered in a new wave of disinformation, threatening the delivery of accurate information and eroding public trust in key institutions. However, Jones asserts that equipping students with critical thinking and digital literacy skills can curb the spread of disinformation. “By becoming more knowledgeable about what disinformation is, as well as different countries, cultures, and subjects, we can better navigate the array of disinformation scenarios in the digital world and foster a questioning mindset,” concludes Jones.
