This session addresses the critical issue of misinformation in the digital democratic space. As various
countries experience heightened civic engagement—through elections, demonstrations, and public discourse—the proliferation of misinformation and deep fakes threatens informed participation and the integrity of
democratic processes.
The panel discussion will feature experts from diverse fields, providing insights into:
Legal and Policy Perspective: Legal ramifications, freedom of speech balance, and policy recommendations for digital governance.
Journalistic Perspective: Impact on public discourse, tools for detecting false information, and AI in fact-checking.
Activism Perspective: Role of social media, strategies to counter misinformation, and media literacy education.
Media and PR Perspective: Media's responsibility, adoption of AI technologies, and future trends.
Technical Perspective: Insights from engineers and developers on AI technologies, their capabilities and limitations, and the ongoing research and development in combating misinformation.
Objectives:
Raise Awareness: Educate participants about the dangers of misinformation and digital manipulation in the digital democratic space.
Promote AI Tools: Highlight the potential of AI-powered tools in identifying and combating misinformation and deep fakes.
Empower Fact-Checking: Equip participants with knowledge on how to use AI fact-checking tools to verify information, especially during election campaigns.
Foster Civic Participation: Encourage informed civic participation and critical thinking among youth and the general public.
Policy Advocacy: Develop actionable recommendations for policymakers to enhance digital governance and mitigate the spread of misinformation.
Outcomes:
Podcast: A podcast episode capturing the key discussions and insights from the session, to be made available on digital channels for broader public access.
Policy Brief: A comprehensive policy brief summarizing the session’s findings and recommendations, to be shared with stakeholders such as policymakers, media, and the general public.
Talking Points for Panelists:
Legal / Policy Point of View
Legal Implications of Misinformation:
Discuss the legal consequences of spreading misinformation and deep fakes.
Analyze current laws and regulations addressing misinformation and digital manipulation.
Rights and Responsibilities:
Highlight the balance between freedom of speech and the need to curb misinformation.
Provide insights into how legal frameworks can protect democratic integrity.
Policy Recommendations:
Suggest legal reforms to strengthen digital governance.
Advocate for policies that support the use of AI tools in the legal sector to combat misinformation.
