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Libraries & YouTube: The Rise of Disinformation

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/19/2019 - 1:20pm

by Jim Craner and Lori Ayre

Do you know the difference between misinformation and disinformation?  Misinformation is information that is mistaken -- but it's an honest mistake.  Disinformation, on the other hand, is information that is purposely crafted to deceive -- think propaganda or false political rumors.

Building a Chatbot for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Submitted by Jim Craner on Wed, 12/13/2017 - 2:12pm

Ever been to a "hackathon" -- a gathering of technologists committed to working on a short-term project, usually a couple of days?  Imagine two dozen programmers, designers, and specialists locked in a room for 2 days with laptops, snacks, and caffeine, all focused on prototyping an innovative app for a good cause.  Learning, sharing, and pure geekery ensue!