University of Montenegro Hosts METACOG Workshop

On December 10, the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at the University of Montenegro hosted a multidisciplinary workshop as part of the international project “AI Literacy Programme for Managing Disinformation in European Societies” (METACOG). The workshop brought together students from the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and the Faculty of Political Sciences, creating an important intersection of technical and social perspectives—essential for understanding contemporary challenges in artificial intelligence and combating disinformation.

The workshop focused on presenting and practically testing an innovative AI-generated content detection tool—AI Utilities, developed within the METACOG project. Through team-based exercises, students explored various available tools for detecting AI-generated texts and images, compared their accuracy, and analyzed specific indicators that reveal the presence of AI technologies in created content.

The multidisciplinary approach allowed students from the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics to contribute their technical knowledge of algorithm functionality, while students from the Faculty of Political Sciences analyzed the broader social and communication context—how AI is used in creating disinformation, which narratives are most commonly disseminated, and their consequences for society, the media landscape, and democratic processes.

Through joint practical exercises, participants examined ways to identify AI-generated content, measured the performance of different detection tools, and discussed the reliability of systems, their limitations, and possibilities for improvement. Students particularly appreciated the software tools developed for use in educational activities within the METACOG project. In the concluding discussion, it was emphasized that the development of such technologies must be accompanied by the promotion of critical thinking and media literacy, enabling citizens to navigate a rapidly changing information environment more effectively.

Why is METACOG important?

Disinformation has become one of the greatest challenges of modern digital society, and advanced AI technologies further complicate its identification. The METACOG project aims to increase AI literacy among citizens, develop critical content reading skills, and provide concrete tools to help identify fake news and manipulative narratives.

METACOG particularly acknowledges the dual role of artificial intelligence—as a powerful means for creating disinformation, but also as a key ally in detecting it. Therefore, the project brings together experts from various fields, connects higher education with technological development, and promotes innovative teaching methods.

The project targets students and faculty in higher education, governmental and non-governmental institutions, media professionals, as well as the wider public interested in AI literacy, technology ethics, and combating disinformation.

The METACOG project is funded through the Erasmus+ program (KA220-HED) and is implemented from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2027.

About METACOG

METACOG is an EU-funded AI literacy programme designed to combat disinformation and fake news by promoting civic engagement and shared European values.

The initiative aims to strengthen citizens’ ability—particularly among higher education students and teachers—to recognize and respond to disinformation through an innovative curriculum, AI-based tools, and best practices.

By acknowledging the dual role of artificial intelligence in both generating and countering disinformation, METACOG seeks to empower individuals with the critical thinking and digital literacy skills essential for navigating today’s information landscape.

Targeting higher education institutions, government and non-governmental organizations, media professionals, and the general public, METACOG is led by Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences (Finland) in collaboration with the Technical University of Košice (Slovakia), the University of Montenegro (Montenegro), and The Hague University of Applied Sciences (The Netherlands). The project is funded under the Erasmus+ Programme (KA220-HED) and will run from 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2027.