In an age where information is constantly at our fingertips, navigating the digital world can feel overwhelming. Whether you're looking to protect your online privacy, spot misinformation, or understand the role of AI in daily life, American Sunlight is here to help.

We’re excited to announce our 2025 Virtual Workshop Series, designed to give you the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today’s information environment. Starting in March, we’ll be offering bimonthly, ninety-minute workshops led by experts in disinformation, online safety, and investigative techniques. These workshops will provide you with practical tools to better evaluate sources, protect yourself from online harms, and develop more deliberate information consumption habits.

For a limited time, you can save 20% when you sign up for all six workshops before March 17. Plus, ASPIRE members enjoy additional discounts based on their membership tier. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to take your information literacy to the next level at an unbeatable price!

All workshops take place 12-1:30 ET on Zoom.

• March 18: Online Safety in the Age of the Tech Broligarchy

  • Learn how to protect yourself in a polarized political environment and increasingly online world in which Big Tech is bigger than ever.

• May 13: Information Literacy Crash Course

  • Navigate the digital world and separate fact from fiction with essential skills for evaluating sources, spotting dodgy information, and cultivating savvy news consumption habits.

• July 15: AI Uncoded: Inside the Hallucination Machine

  • What is artificial intelligence? How can we use it in daily life, and should we trust the results? If we choose to use it, how do we know the tool we’ve chosen is ethical?

• September 16: OSINT for Everyone

  • Master the art of finding needles in the digital haystack and transform publicly available data into actionable insights.

• October 28: Foreign Influence and Election Interference Primer

  • Uncover the playbooks of foreign adversaries and learn how they exploit societal divisions to shape narratives and behavior. Understand the tools and techniques used to detect and counter influence campaigns that target Americans.

• December 9: Finding Santa: Geolocation 101

  • Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus! In this special holiday-themed workshop, set out on the hunt for St. Nick using digital clues, landmarks, and mapping tools. Learn how to analyze visual data and piece together geographic puzzles from the tiniest details.

Calendar subject to change based on breaking news and events. Workshop proceeds support The American Sunlight Education Initiative, a 501(c)(3) fiscally-sponsored project of ASP.

We hope you'll join us for these informative and interactive sessions. Whether you’re looking to enhance your own skills or dive deeper into online investigations, our workshops will equip you with the knowledge you need to navigate the complexities of the digital world.