How to Fight and Win an Information War
Explore strategies to combat autocracy through information warfare, drawing insights from history and innovative approaches to defend and promote democracy globally.
Trustworthy Communication of Statistics and Risk in the Age of COVID-19
Explore trustworthy communication of COVID-19 statistics and risks, focusing on official releases, background actuarial risk, and lessons for effective public understanding during crises.
Online Harms & Disinformation Post-COVID
Explore challenges and solutions for online safety, AI moderation, and disinformation in the digital age with experts discussing regulation, privacy, and social media's role.
Why We're Sometimes Wrong - What Makes Ideas Stick in Your Memory
Explore the psychology behind memorable ideas, from urban legends to celebrity gossip. Learn key principles for creating sticky concepts and understand why false information often persists in our minds.
How to Evaluate Science and Health News - Fighting Misinformation
Learn to critically evaluate science and health news, understand the scientific method, and identify misinformation. Develop skills to assess validity in scientific journalism and navigate the challenges of social media information.
Information Manipulation - How the Media Ecosystem Is Being Gamed and Exploited - Craig Silverman
Explore how digital media is manipulated, from Russian trolls to ad fraud, and learn strategies to reclaim the information space from frauds and fakers in this eye-opening talk.
A Security Analysis of the Facebook Ad Library
Análisis de seguridad de la Biblioteca de Anuncios de Facebook, explorando debilidades en la transparencia política y proponiendo métodos para detectar actividades coordinadas no declaradas en publicidad electoral.
Online Rumors, Misinformation and Disinformation - The Perfect Storm of COVID-19 and Election 2020
Explores mechanics of online misinformation during COVID-19 and Election2020, highlighting vulnerabilities in current information systems and the threat to democratic societies. Calls for action to address this critical issue.
Disinformation: The State of Informational Trust and Integrity - Panel Discussion
Panel discussion on disinformation tactics, actors, and impacts. Experts analyze campaigns, offer tips to spot false information, and explore the security community's role in preserving data integrity.
Disinformation in a Modern SOC
Explore modern disinformation tactics and their impact on security operations centers, with insights on analyzing and countering these threats in today's complex information landscape.
How to Stand Up to a Dictator - Defending Press Freedom and Democracy
Nobel laureate Maria Ressa discusses defending press freedom against autocracy, exploring the impact of technology on democracy, and strategies for combating disinformation in the digital age.
Countering Scientific Misinformation - Panel Discussion
Experts discuss scientific misinformation's extent, causes, and impact, exploring strategies to address these challenges in a panel led by Frank Sesno with insights from diverse fields.
Addressing Trust as an Element of Media and Democracy
Explore the role of trust in democracy and media, examining findings from the Knight Commission report and discussing solutions to restore public confidence in democratic institutions.
Covering 2020 - Lessons for Press and Pollsters from 2016 Election
Exploring media coverage and polling in 2016 elections, discussing improvements for future reporting and predictions, and examining the role of news consumers in election years.
The Internet Era - How Connectivity is Reshaping the World
Explore how the Internet has transformed economies, communication, and society, while examining challenges like digital divide, privacy, and disinformation in a globally connected world.
Info Wars - The Global Fight for Truth
Explore the challenges of online disinformation, its impact on elections, and the roles of government and tech platforms in combating false information while balancing free speech concerns.
Cigarette Industry Disinformation Tactics and Global Impact
Explores how cigarette industry pioneered disinformation tactics, funded distraction research, and influenced global denialism, corrupting academia and shaping modern skepticism of scientific facts.
Hacking, Disinformation, and the New Cold War with Russia
Explore US-Russia relations, cyberattacks, disinformation, and global implications with experts. Gain insights on Putin's strategies, propaganda tactics, and the future of international diplomacy.
Greetings from Putin's Russia - Independent Journalism and Media Literacy
Russian journalists discuss media challenges under Putin, offering insights on independent reporting, combating propaganda, and staying informed in an era of fake news and state control.
Demystifying the Digital Pandemic - Understanding Infomania and Misinformation
Explore the rise of infomania, misinformation spread, and social engineering in the digital age. Learn about information disorders and develop good information hygiene practices to combat the digital pandemic.
Disinformation: Threats and Challenges in the Digital Age
Explore threats from misinformation in elections, discussing policing challenges of online malevolent speech with experts in public diplomacy, research, and international affairs.