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Open in the appWith Stéphane Koch, specialist in digital matters and vice-president of ImmuniWeb SA Not all information is equal. On the Internet, a viral post can seem as credible as a verified study, and an alarming headline attracts more attention than a nuanced fact. Weighing a source means… With Stéphane Koch, specialist in digital matters and vice-president of ImmuniWeb SA Not all information is equal. On the Internet, a viral post can seem as credible as a verified study, and an alarming headline attracts more attention than a nuanced fact. Weighing a source means asking three simple questions: who is speaking, on what basis, and with what intention? This requires cross-checking information, tracing it back to its original source, distinguishing facts from opinions and spotting signs of manipulation, all the more so in the age of artificial intelligence-generated content. ...This activity is offered as part of Cité Seniors' half-yearly activities; we invite you to check out the program for more activities aimed at seniors!