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Google and the Center for Art, New Ventures, and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) partnered to launch #YOUTHink, a local magazine that aims to help in the quest of ending misinformation through media literacy education.
Google PH, civic group create magazine to help fight misinformation
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Internet giant Google and local non-profit group Center for Art, New Ventures, and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) have partnered to launch #YOUTHink, a local magazine that aims to help in the quest of ending misinformation through media literacy education.
Google provided funding support for the development, design, and publication of the magazine which is being initially distributed for free to 5,000 youths in disadvantaged communities all over the country.
The tech company conceived the title of the magazine to put emphasis on two elements: “youth” which is a vital force in addressing misinformation, and “critical thinking” which is necessary to exercise before believing, posting or sharing any information online.