AI Literacy

Explore MediaWise's resources to build confidence and navigate the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence.

Learning how to interact and ethically engage with AI isn’t just for experts, it’s a critical skill for everyone. MediaWise creates AI literacy resources for all ages, from youth to seniors, to empower ethical and responsible engagement with tools like large language models, generative search and more.

alt+Ignite: Fuel Curiosity, Elevate Your AI Literacy

This new AI literacy resource from MediaWise offers everything you need to level up your AI know-how.

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AI and Your Audience

Build trust in your brand by building your audience’s AI literacy skills.

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Talking About AI: Newsroom Toolkit

Guide for journalists and media professionals who want to incorporate AI literacy into their reporting and newsroom processes.

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AI Unlocked

A series of videos and lessons to help teens safely and responsibly navigate the world of generative artificial intelligence.

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MediaWise launches Teen Creator Network with $300,000 grant from Patrick J. McGovern Foundation

Poynter’s media literacy program partners with Local News International to help teens create engaging content their peers can trust

March 23, 2026

Adele Streissguth

Poynter and Hacks/Hackers partner to keep fast AI adoption aligned with journalism ethics

Poynter will lead year-round AI ethics and literacy programming, with tracks at Hacks/Hackers’ 2026 AI x Journalism Summit and AI Real Talk Series

January 8, 2026

Alex Mahadevan

Poynter’s MediaWise launches new AI literacy initiative in collaboration with the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation

The project, ‘alt+ignite: Fuel Curiosity, Elevate Your AI Literacy,’ will lower tech barriers by helping people engage confidently with AI

October 27, 2025

Poynter Staff

At Media Party, journalists and technologists search for balance in an AI-driven future

Now in its 13th year, the Buenos Aires conference focused on adapting to change, keeping humans at the center, and building AI literacy

October 10, 2025

Brittani Kollar

MediaWise Team

Alex Mahadevan
MediaWise Director and Poynter Faculty

Alex Mahadevan is faculty at Poynter and director of MediaWise, Poynter’s digital media literacy project that teaches people of all ages how to spot misinformation...
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Brittani Kollar
Deputy Director, MediaWise

Brittani Kollar is the deputy director of MediaWise, Poynter’s digital media literacy project. In this role, she oversees MediaWise’s global strategic partnerships, programming and operations,...
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Sean Marcus
Interactive Learning Designer, MediaWise

As the Interactive Learning Designer for MediaWise, Sean Marcus designs and develops learning material for a wide range of audiences and purposes, ranging from senior...
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Jessi Hollis McCarthy
Program Specialist, MediaWise

Jessi Hollis McCarthy is the program specialist of MediaWise, Poynter’s digital media literacy project that teaches people of all ages how to spot misinformation online....
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