This session will address the challenges deriving from the use of Artificial Intelligence tools generating and spreading disinformation and the distinctive threats these pose to democratic dialogue. The quality of public debate is threatened at various level, ranging from false content spreading at large scale, unlikely to be tackled solely by human intervention, to the propagation of false information by individuals who consider it as true and share it in good faith.
Starting with a presentation of the Council of Europe Guidance Note on countering the spread of online mis- and disinformation through factchecking and platform design solutions in a human rights’ compliant manner, participants will discuss practical measures policymakers and stakeholders can take, such as support for fact-checking, platform-design solutions and user empowerment. The session will also examine the role and responsibilities of digital platforms in both the dissemination of false AI generated information and the promotion of quality journalism.
Bringing together media professionals, AI experts, policymakers, and other stakeholder, the conversation will highlight AI’s dual role—both as a potential vehicle for producing and distributing disinformation when misused, and as a tool for enhancing fact-based information and play a positive role in enabling a safe, inclusive and favourable online environment for participation in public debate.
Panellists will share their experiences, challenges, and strategies for combating AI-driven disinformation and the efforts put in place to maintaining trust in news production. The discussion will also address the challenges arising in this context from the rising use of generative Artificial Intelligence systems, including key technologies like deepfakes, highlighting the need for regular updates and careful vigilance in understanding disinformation.
To foster an interactive and inclusive dialogue, audience members — both onsite and online — will be encouraged to ask direct questions and actively engage in the discussion.
The session will conclude with a summary of key takeaways, reinforcing the importance of assessing AI potential benefits and risks in countering the spread of online mis- and disinformation.
Speakers: Speaker 1: David Caswell, Product developer, Consultant and Researcher of computational and automated forms of journalism Speaker 2: Chine LABBÉ, Editor-in-Chief and Vice President of Partnerships at NewsGuard Speaker 3: Maria NORDSTRÖM, PhD, Head of Section, Digital Government Division, Ministry of Finance, Sweden. Speaker 4: Olha PETRIV, Artificial intelligence lawyer, Center for Democracy and the Rule of Law (CEDEM), Ukraine
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