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Webinar
Are you a journalist or fact-checker concerned about the rise of AI-generated content and deepfakes? Join us on October 1st, 2024, at 4 PM CET for a practical workshop on combating AI-driven misinformation.
As AI-generated content and deepfakes become more widespread, the threat to accurate, reliable information has never been more significant. This online workshop is designed to equip journalists and fact-checkers with the tools and knowledge needed to combat these emerging challenges. Whether you’re based in the Western Balkans, Central and Eastern Europe, or beyond, this session will offer relevant, practical insights into navigating the AI-driven information landscape.
Why Attend?
The rise of AI-generated disinformation and deepfakes is presenting new challenges for media professionals. This workshop will explore real-world examples, focusing on how AI is impacting the media in the Balkans and how fact-checkers in the region are tackling the issue. Participants will gain practical knowledge of the tools available to detect and combat AI-generated misinformation.
What You’ll Learn:
- Part 1: An exploration of the media landscape in the Balkans and how AI and deepfakes are shaping disinformation trends, with insights from local fact-checkers working on the ground.
- Part 2: Gain practical knowledge of the possibilities and limits of techniques and tools available to combat AI-generated misinformation. Our expert will walk you through real-world examples and demonstrate AI tools designed to detect false information.
Meet the Speakers:
Filip Trhlík
Filip co-founded Verifee.ai, a non-profit organization that assesses the trustworthiness of over 100,000 Czech news articles each month using AI. Currently, he is a postgraduate student in Machine Learning and Machine Intelligence at the University of Cambridge, with a research focus on AI safety. Filip collaborates with institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania and University College London to address critical issues related to AI and disinformation.
Milijana Rogač
Milijana is the executive editor of Istinomer, Serbia’s leading fact-checking organization. With a degree in journalism from the Faculty of Political Sciences in Belgrade, she has extensive experience in verifying political claims and tracking the spread of disinformation across media. Milijana’s work focuses on digital forensics and propaganda, ensuring that disinformation is identified and exposed across various media platforms.
Who Should Attend?
- Journalists from the Western Balkans, Central and Eastern Europe, and beyond.
- Fact-checkers looking to enhance their skills in detecting AI-driven misinformation.
- Media professionals interested in understanding how AI and deepfakes are impacting the journalism field.
This event is organised by Transitions as part of the PluPro project which is co-funded by the European Union and launched by Journalismfund Europe and Transitions.
Prague
Czechia
