From Campus Rumour to Digital Scandal: When AI Fuels Fake News

This case study invites students to analyse a fictional narrative about a scandal at a university restaurant in Montpellier. The scandal is triggered by a viral tweet featuring an AI-generated, doctored photo which falsely alleges a health hazard. In the story, the rumour spreads rapidly on social media, causing panic and leading to a drastic reduction in canteen attendance. Through guided analysis and peer discussion, students will explore the psychological and social mechanisms behind the spread of fake news. This activity encourages critical thinking about digital content, emotional influence, and misinformation in the AI era. It also prompts reflection on personal and collective responsibility in verifying information. Ultimately, the case study aims to foster media literacy and ethical engagement among students when using digital spaces.

1.Develop critical thinking and the ability to verify information
-Enable students to identify the mechanisms by which fake news is disseminated, analyseinformation sources and distinguish between truth and falsehood in a crisis context.
2.Understand the social, economic and institutional consequences of misinformation
-Encourage students to measure the concrete impact of a rumour on a community, on thereputation of an institution and on collective trust.
3.Critically reflect on individual and collective responsibility
-Encourage reflection on individual and collective responsibility in the circulation ofinformation
4.Develop fact-checking and source verification skills
-Students will practice verifying the credibility of information using media literacytechniques and fact-checking tools, reinforcing their ability to identify reliable andunreliable information.

Critical Thinking
Artificial Intelligence
Misinformation
Fake News
AI-generated content
Catégorie du

Master, M1.

Année de la problématique : 2025

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Nombre de pages : 9

Temps d'utilisation : 1h30