Trusted sources

Because AI makes false information much easier to create and spread, it is important to check sources everyone trusts like ABC News, World Health Organisation, or government websites like the Australian Bureau of Statistics. We call these Trusted Sources.

Trusted Sources:

• Show where their information comes from, such as evidence or data you can check for yourself.
• Are updated and current, and show when they were published, such as health.gov.au.
• Usually have a recognisable domain name, such as .gov or .edu.
• Avoid bias and try to be fair by presenting facts clearly.
• Often have a blue tick to show they are verified and trustworthy.

The video below is a video that YouTube developed to help reduce the spread of disinformation.

Before you share, ask yourself:

• Is the information from a trusted source?
• Does the information have evidence or data that I can check for myself?
• Is the information current and up to date?
• Does the information come from a recognisable domain name, such as .gov or .edu?
• Does the source try to avoid bias and present facts clearly?
• Is the source verified and trustworthy, such as having a blue tick?