In the digital age, democracy depends on information literacy

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As we mark National News Literacy Week, I have been reflecting on Microsoft’s commitment to news and media literacy and the central role it plays in a healthy information ecosystem. At Microsoft, we firmly believe that these are essential life skills and critical to preserving and strengthening democracy.

How people consume news has changed drastically in the past 20 years, largely due to the introduction of digital news and media, growth of the tech sector and changes in the business model for local news. This evolution has brought with it many advantages — the democratization and diversification of news sources, faster access to breaking news, as well as connections and insights into communities we might not otherwise have previously been able to access.

This digital evolution also brings with it new challenges for media consumers, as the information environment is vast, complex and often misleading.

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