technology that uses electronic systems or devices to process, store, or transmit data

television, radio, digital and printed media which can reach a large number of people

controlled or governed by rules, laws, or standards

What is digital media and how is it different?

Citizenship

Why are people concerned by the influence of digital media?

Case study: India - what is an AI election?

What did the UK Undercover Voters project tell us?

What is the social impact of digital media within a democracy?

Is digital media causing the end of free and fair elections?

Pupils consider the impact that new forms of media are having on democracy using case studies from the UK and India.

How is social media changing our view of democracy?

content shared through electronic devices, such as websites, social media, videos and online news platforms

individuals or groups that engage in harmful, illegal or unethical behavior online, such as hacking, spreading disinformation or manipulating information

using artificial intelligence to manipulate a video clip or images to create new deceptive content, often with known faces or voices

false or misleading information deliberately spread to deceive or manipulate people

technology that makes machines think and act like humans

controlled or influenced, often unfairly or dishonestly

the detailed examination of something, breaking it down into parts to understand it better

a planned action to achieve a specific goal

to look into something carefully to learn more about it and find out the facts

set of instructions or steps that a computer follows to solve a problem or make decisions

any content shared or created using technology

groups of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common

a principle or belief that guides how people behave and treat others

the voting process to select a person for a public position

the level of interest, attention, or involvement someone shows in an activity, interaction, or relationship

the power to affect or change someone’s thoughts, actions, or decisions

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