Scripps and Partners Launch National News Literacy Week to Combat AI-Driven Misinformation
Event summary
- National News Literacy Week 2026 (Feb. 2–6) focuses on helping teens navigate AI-generated misinformation.
- 84% of U.S. teens hold negative views of the press, per a News Literacy Project study.
- Scripps, USA TODAY, and the News Literacy Project provide free tools for educators to teach media literacy.
- Local journalism is emphasized as critical in an era of AI-generated falsehoods.
The big picture
As AI-generated content floods digital platforms, traditional media companies like Scripps are investing in literacy programs to rebuild trust. The initiative reflects broader industry efforts to combat misinformation and position journalism as a critical tool for informed citizenship. With teen distrust at record highs, the success of such programs could determine the future viability of local and national news outlets.
What we're watching
- Trust Rebuilding
- Whether Scripps and partners can reverse teen distrust of journalism through literacy programs.
- AI Impact
- How the proliferation of AI-generated content will shape future media literacy efforts.
- Local Journalism
- The role of local news in countering national misinformation trends.
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