Each election cycle sees new tactics and technology used to misinform the public in the digital space. Join this high-level discussion on the dangers of disinformation and deepfakes to gain the tools and tactics you need to confront and push back on these attacks.
This session is designed for:
- Journalists finding it difficult to work in a space suffused with bad faith actors
- Editors, reporters and producers working to get on top of the unceasing spread of disinfo and misinformation
- Anyone who would like to better understand the state of play in disinfo and deepfakes
This session is generously supported by Knight Foundation.
Speakers
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An Xiao Mina
Operations and Strategy, Meedan
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Matthew Wright
Professor and Director, Rochester Institute of Technology
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Claire Wardle
US Director, First Draft
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Moderator
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Matt Thompson
Editor in Chief, Reveal / The Center for Investigative Reporting
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