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AI and the Holocaust: Rewriting History?; The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Understanding the Holocaust Year of publication: 2024 Author: Mykola Makhortykh | Heather Mann Corporate author: UNESCO The threats associated with AI on safeguarding the record of the Holocaust are manifold, including the potential for manipulation by malicious actors, the introduction of falsehoods or dissemination of biased information, and the gradual erosion of public trust in authentic records. This paper provides a warning of what is at stake for the preservation of historical truth in a digital era increasingly mediated by AI. It highlights five major concerns:1. AI automated content may invent facts about the Holocaust2. Falsifying historical evidence: Deepfake Technology3. AI models can be manipulated to spread hate speech4. Algorithmic bias can spread Holocaust denial5. Oversimplifying history While there are some benefits to be gained, such as enhanced engagement and interaction opportunities for learners, as well as more efficient data processing capabilities for researchers, to navigate these challenges and capitalize on the benefits, it’s essential for AI designers, policymakers, educators, and researchers to collaborate closely. Only AI systems equipped with robust safeguards and human rights assessments, coupled with an increased focus on developing digital literacy skills, can uphold the integrity of historical truth and ensure the responsible use of artificial intelligence. 
[Summary] Accountability in Education: Meeting Our Commitments: Global Education Monitoring Report Summary, 2017/8 Year of publication: 2017 Corporate author: UNESCO This summary of the 2017/8 GEM Report shows the entire array of approaches to accountability in education. It ranges from countries unused to the concept, where violations of the right to education go unchallenged, to countries where accountability has become an end in itself instead of a means to inclusive, equitable and high-quality education and lifelong learning for all.The report emphasizes that education is a shared responsibility. While governments have primary responsibility, all actors – schools, teachers, parents, students, international organizations, private sector providers, civil society and the media – have a role in improving education systems. The report emphasizes the importance of transparency and availability of information but urges caution in how data are used. It makes the case for avoiding accountability systems with a disproportionate focus on narrowly defined results and punitive sanctions. In an era of multiple accountability tools, the report provides clear evidence on those that are working and those that are not. 
Guidelines for the governance of digital platforms: safeguarding freedom of expression and access to information through a multi-stakeholder approach Year of publication: 2023 Corporate author: UNESCO Guidelines for an Internet for TrustSafeguarding freedom of expression and the right to information while dealing with dis- and misinformation, hate speech, and conspiracy theories requires a multistakeholder approach. This is the reason why UNESCO, the leading UN agency for the promotion and protection of freedom of expression and to information, is launching Guidelines for the Governance of Digital Platforms. The Guidelines outline a set of duties, responsibilities and roles for States, digital platforms, intergovernmental organizations, civil society, media, academia, the technical community and other stakeholders to enable the environment where freedom of expression and information are in the core of digital platforms governance processes. The Guidelines were produced through a multi-stakeholder consultation that gathered more than 10,000 comments from 134 countries. These global-scale consultations fostered inclusive participation, ensuring a diversity of voices to be heard, including those from groups in situation of marginalization and vulnerability. Cultivating an Internet of Trust is a shared responsibility among all stakeholders. It calls upon us all to sustain an enabling environment for freedom of expression and the right to information. 
Media and Information Literacy: A Practical Guidebook for Trainers; Media Development Year of publication: 2018 Author: Sylvia Braesel | Thorsten Karg Corporate author: DW Academy The Media and Information Literacy (MIL) guide provides trainers with background information, ideas, methodology and practical exercises for training. Literacy is the ability to read and write. Media and Information Literacy (MIL) is the ability to understand how the media works and how it can be used to participate in public debate. MIL includes social media such as Facebook as well as traditional media such as books, newspapers, radio and television. This practical guide provides MIL trainers with background information, ideas, methodology and practical exercises for training. 
Citizenship and Digital Literacy Plan 2024 Year of publication: 2024 Corporate author: Chile. Ministerio Secretaría General de Gobierno | Chile. Ministerio de Educación The Ministry of the General Secretariat of the Government together with the Ministry of Education have launched the “Citizenship and Digital Literacy” Plan with the aim of addressing the growing challenges, opportunities and risks involved in the use of digital technologies in everyday life. The actions presented in the plan seek to strengthen the skills of citizens in general and also with a focus on educational communities, supported by the frameworks of digital citizenship and media, information and digital literacy. This plan includes three axes: 1.) Training for citizenship and digital literacy; 2.) Incorporation of media literacy and digital citizenship in the national school curriculum; and 3.) Resources and guidelines for strengthening citizenship and digital literacy. 
Podcast: Learning for the Future; Opportunities of Artificial Intelligence in School Education Year of publication: 2024 Author: Marcelo Mendoza Corporate author: Chile Foundation | Educarchile In this edition of the podcast: Learning for the Future, we spoke with Marcelo Mendoza, Principal Investigator of the Human-Centered AI Research Line at CENIA, with whom we developed the topic: Opportunities for Artificial Intelligence in school education. We also learned about the experience of the Bicentennial People Help People High School in Pilmaiquén using AI in various processes, together with teacher Cristóbal Morales. 
Podcast: Learning for the Future; Digital Citizenship; Tools to Prevent and Eradicate Cyberbullying Year of publication: 2022 Author: Alheli Arona | Patricio Romero Corporate author: Chile Foundation | Educarchile One of the dimensions of digital citizenship is protection and security. This includes digital harassment or cyberbullying, a problem that affected more than 22% of students in Chile during the months of October and December 2021, according to the Citizen Participation Survey “Together against cyberbullying and digital violence” applied by the Superintendency of Education. What can we, as teachers, management teams and education professionals, do to prevent and eradicate this type of violence and help our students? 
Resource Kit for Working With Families in Digital Citizenship Year of publication: 2024 Corporate author: Chile. Ministry of Education The role of families and guardians is essential to help children and adolescents learn to navigate the digital environment, taking advantage of its opportunities and minimizing its risks. For this reason, it is important that schools work with families and guardians to provide support in the digital environment, safeguarding the rights of children and adolescents and promoting their autonomy in a progressive way, through the development of digital citizenship. This kit is composed of: Capsules for parents/guardians that deal with issues related to the digital environment, Booklets “Recommendations for working with families on their mediating role in the use of mobile devices” and a training module “Digital Citizenship”. 
Countering Holocaust Denial and Distortion through Education: A Guide for Teachers Year of publication: 2025 Corporate author: UNESCO Antisemitic hate speech, disinformation, and conspiracy theories thrive during crises, making it vital for teachers to address these issues in school curricula. Social media has significantly amplified the spread of such harmful content, including Holocaust denial and distortion. These falsehoods, rooted in antisemitic prejudice and conspiratorial thinking, threaten our shared historical memory and promote hatred. To effectively combat these issues, it is essential to have a comprehensive understanding of the Holocaust —how and why the genocide of the Jewish people occurred. This knowledge helps us recognize the causes and risk factors, contributing to the prevention of future atrocity crimes and the fight against antisemitism. In the digital age, it is also imperative to be able to decipher the manipulation of history, and the misrepresentation of the past.The guide provides teachers with the necessary tools and guidance to prevent the spread of Holocaust denial and distortion. It equips teachers with knowledge, teaching principles, and strategies to foster digital literacy, historical understanding, and critical thinking in learners. Aimed primarily at history and social sciences teachers, it outlines key concepts, teaching methods, and approaches to counter Holocaust denial and distortion. 
Countering Holocaust Denial and Distortion through Education: Lesson Activities for Secondary Education Year of publication: 2025 Corporate author: UNESCO Adaptable lessons to foster critical thinking, empathy and tolerance Holocaust denial rejects historical facts outright, while distortion manipulates the narrative. Both phenomena undermine historical truth, fuel antisemitism, and attack democratic values. By addressing these issues, this set of lesson activities for secondary education seeks to build students’ resilience against falsehoods through fostering critical thinking, empathy, and global citizenship. It was developed by UNESCO and funded by the European Commission to equip educators with tools to confront the dangerous spread of Holocaust denial and distortion. With 12 engaging lessons, students aged 14 to 18 will explore the historical facts of the Holocaust while learning to critically evaluate misinformation in today’s digital world. From analyzing survivor testimonies to deconstructing harmful memes and conspiracy theories, this resource features 12 adaptable lessons that focus on historical literacy, media analysis, and social-emotional competencies. Topics range from identifying denial and distortion, evaluating media and online sources, analyzing primary evidence like survivor testimonies, and understanding the misuse of Holocaust history in memes and conspiracy theories. Activities are scaffolded with questions, examples, and practical exercises to encourage analytical skills and promote meaningful classroom discussions. The lessons also include suggestions for incorporating primary sources, visiting memorial sites, and addressing broader issues of genocide and hate. In doing so, the guide aims to not only preserve Holocaust memory but also strengthen the values of truth, empathy, and tolerance in younger generations.