2024:Program/Frontlines of Truth: Strategies and Tools for Combating Disinformation

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Session title: Frontlines of Truth: Strategies and Tools for Combating Disinformation

Session type: Lecture

Track: Legal & Advocacy

Language: en

In an era where disinformation can spread faster than ever before, equipping individuals with the knowledge and tools to discern truth from falsehood is critical. "Frontlines of Truth: Strategies and Tools for Combating Disinformation" is a timely session designed to address this challenge head-on. This lecture offers a comprehensive overview of the current landscape of disinformation, alongside practical strategies for defense, including an exploration of the most effective fact-checking tools available.

Description

Participants will be introduced to the theoretical underpinnings of disinformation, understanding its mechanisms, sources, and the reasons behind its rapid spread across digital platforms. This foundational knowledge will serve as the basis for the subsequent focus on practical defenses against disinformation. Attendees will learn how to employ critical thinking skills and digital literacy to question and verify the information they encounter online.

Session recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uf_se76KeEA&t=9206

How does your session relate to the event theme, Collaboration of the Open?

The session aligns with the conference theme "Collaboration of the Open" by emphasizing the collective fight against disinformation. It highlights the importance of equipping individuals with critical thinking and digital literacy skills, essential for navigating and contributing to open-source platforms. By focusing on the use of open-source fact-checking tools, the session underscores the role of accessible technologies in verifying information, fostering a community that supports the creation and sharing of reliable content. This approach not only promotes a healthier information ecosystem but also encourages active community engagement, embodying the collaborative spirit of the conference. The session demonstrates how education and collaborative efforts are key to maintaining the integrity of information in open spaces, making it a crucial contribution to the overarching goal of fostering open collaboration in a trustworthy environment.

What is the experience level needed for the audience for your session?

Everyone can participate in this session

Etherpad link

https://etherpad.wikimedia.org/p/WM2024_Day2_Istanbul-_Room_10

Speakers

• Natalia Ćwik

My name is Natalia Ćwik, I am CEO of Wikimedia Polska. I have more that 17 years of professional experience as a manager with NGOs, business and public administration. I love gathering and sharing knowledge.