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Research & Innovation

Advancing Media Literacy Through Knowledge and Creativity

At MEDI, research and innovation lie at the heart of our mission to build a more media-literate world. We conduct and support forward-thinking research and develop innovative tools that help individuals, educators, and institutions adapt to the fast-evolving media landscape.

What We Focus On

  • Media & Digital Literacy Research
    Exploring how people access, interpret, and engage with media.

  • Critical Thinking & Misinformation
    Studying the dynamics of disinformation and the importance of digital skepticism.

  • Innovation in Media Tools
    Creating toolkits and apps that help users identify fake news and understand AI-generated content.

  • Data Journalism
    Promoting data-driven storytelling and journalistic integrity.

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Key Initiatives

  • Interactive Toolkits for Media Literacy

  • Youth-Focused Innovation Programs

  • Collaborative Research Labs

  • AI & Ethics in Journalism

MEDI welcomes collaboration with universities, journalists, and technologists to co-create a future where accurate, ethical information is accessible to all.

Become a Part of the Movement

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