Workshop: Think Before You Click: A Look at Image Verification

Date Range:

March 18, 2026 to March 18, 2026

Event Type:

Sponsored

Location:

MSC 1400

Description:

They say a picture can speak a thousand words, if only those words were all true. In this age of misinformation, AI slop and doom scrolling it's become easier than ever to consume images online that are misleading, mislabeled or completely false. This workshop will review basic image verification techniques by placing the audience in real breaking news scenarios. Participants will experience in real time how easy it is to share a bogus image and learn how to confirm its authenticity before hitting click.

Contact Information:

Jennifer Mercieca
Communication

mercieca@tamu.edu