Strengthening the education system can shield democratic institutions from fake news and misinformation, according to Deputy Speaker of the Parliament Ahmed Nazim.
Speaking at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association conference in Sydney, Australia, Deputy Speaker Nazim highlighted the threats that fake news and synthetic media pose to freedom of expression and democratic stability.
MP Nazim noted that misinformation spreads at a rate six times faster than true information, undermining both society and democratic systems.
He urged Commonwealth countries to develop a media literacy curriculum adaptable to various age groups and suited to the cultural contexts of member nations.
MP Nazim emphasized that understanding media in today’s digital landscape is a fundamental skill, essential for building a well-informed citizenry capable of meaningful participation in democracy.
“Our democratic institutions can be protected from fake news and artificial media by strengthening our education system, which is the first line of defense of the community,” he stated.
Speaking at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association conference in Sydney, Australia, Deputy Speaker Nazim highlighted the threats that fake news and synthetic media pose to freedom of expression and democratic stability.
MP Nazim noted that misinformation spreads at a rate six times faster than true information, undermining both society and democratic systems.
He urged Commonwealth countries to develop a media literacy curriculum adaptable to various age groups and suited to the cultural contexts of member nations.
MP Nazim emphasized that understanding media in today’s digital landscape is a fundamental skill, essential for building a well-informed citizenry capable of meaningful participation in democracy.
“Our democratic institutions can be protected from fake news and artificial media by strengthening our education system, which is the first line of defense of the community,” he stated.
