Countering Misinfo: From Investigation and Collaboration to Algorithms and AI

  • Tuesday, Jun 22 – 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
  • #ONA21

This hands-on workshop took place in a web chat platform. Due to its participatory, interactive nature, an archived recording is not available.

Join this essential survey of new ideas in misinformation mitigation and prevention and hear from journalists and leaders of startups about understanding and countering misinformation through best practices, tools and techniques.

This session is designed for:

  • Researchers and data journalists working in the disinformation space
  • Newsroom leaders looking for best practices and tools to defray loss of trust
  • Everyone interested in how AI can help monitor and counter social media-driven misinfo

Speakers

Barbara Buchanan
Founder/ CEO, MediaVax.nc
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Rebecca Skippage
News Editor + Disinformation Lead, BBC

Moderator

Fergus Bell
Founder & CEO, Fathm
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