Artificial intelligence is transforming how information is created, shared, and consumed. While AI can help organizations research topics, analyze data, and communicate more effectively, it can also be used to generate convincing but inaccurate content at unprecedented speed and scale. As a result, civil society organizations need new skills to navigate this evolving landscape responsibly.
To help civil society professionals develop these capabilities, AI and Information Integrity Curriculum offers a free, trainer-ready set of materials designed specifically for nonprofit and civil society organizations.
Protect Information Integrity in the AI Era
The curriculum for AI and Information Integrity helps participants understand the growing role of AI in shaping the information we create, consume, and share.
It consists of presentations, hands-on activities, discussion prompts, practical exercises, and take-home resources. It focuses on how AI-generated content is created, why it can sometimes be inaccurate or misleading, and how to assess the reliability of information before acting on it or sharing it with others.
Through a combination of guided exercises and reflection activities, participants strengthen their ability to evaluate sources, recognize common manipulation techniques, verify claims, and make informed decisions in an increasingly complex digital environment. The result is a stronger foundation for responsible information sharing, critical thinking, and digital resilience.
Created with Civil Society in Mind
The curriculum was developed for nonprofit professionals, educators, facilitators, community leaders, communicators, advocates, and civil society staff seeking to build stronger information literacy skills in the age of AI.
It is appropriate for mixed-experience groups and can be delivered either online or in person.
Participants learn:
How AI is influencing the way information is created, distributed, and consumed.
Techniques for evaluating information sources and verifying claims.
How to recognize misinformation, disinformation, and manipulated content.
The opportunities and risks associated with AI-generated text, images, audio, and video.
Strategies for promoting responsible information-sharing practices within organizations and communities.
Methods for strengthening critical thinking, digital literacy, and information resilience.
A Complete Learning Package
AI and Information Integrity curriculum includes a comprehensive set of resources that support both trainers and learners throughout the learning process.
The package contains:
A detailed curriculum and facilitator guide.
Presentation slides and teaching assets for activities and demonstrations.
Learner worksheets, case studies, and reflection exercises.
Practical scenarios that encourage discussion and analysis.
Additional learning materials focused on information literacy, responsible AI use, and digital resilience.
The curriculum is structured so that even trainers who are relatively new to the topic can confidently deliver the session using the provided guidance and materials.
Participants engage with realistic scenarios that demonstrate how misinformation spreads, explore techniques for assessing sources and verifying claims, and examine the opportunities and limitations of AI-generated content. Interactive activities encourage learners to analyze examples of manipulated media, evaluate the credibility of online information, and apply information integrity principles to situations they may encounter.
The curriculum is shared under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, allowing organizations to adapt and reuse the materials while retaining attribution.
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