DisinfoCon: Disinformation and the US 2024 presidential elections: risks and vulnerabilities
Veranstaltungsort
Maschinenraum, Zionskirchstraße 73a
Infos zum Ablauf
14.30 Uhr bis 15.15 Uhr
Disinformation and the US 2024 presidential elections: risks and vulnerabilities
As the November 2024 elections approach, the U.S. faces significant challenges in safeguarding its democratic processes from disinformation. Sophisticated deepfake technologies and coordinated bot networks, used by both domestic and foreign actors, threaten public trust and electoral integrity. This panel will explore vulnerabilities in the U.S., the impact of institutional issues on combating disinformation, and the role of generative AI in spreading false information.
Incl. Q&A with our on-site and online audience.
Speakers:
Brandi Geurkink, Executive Director, Coalition for Independent Tech Research
Alex Sängerlaub, Founder and Director, Futur eins
Melinda Crane, Deutsche Welle TV
Moderator:
Duncan Allen, Digital Democracy Research Associate, Democracy Reporting International