FZI Live
Information Integrity at Risk: AI’s Role in Shaping Democracy in Germany and the US
Discussion featuring experts from politics, civil society, and academia
The growing spread of false information poses a significant challenge to democracies – in Germany and the United States alike. As digital platforms shape public discourse, the proliferation of misleading content can undermine trust in democratic institutions and media alike.
Join us as we delve into the critical intersection of information integrity and artificial intelligence. In a thought-provoking discussion featuring experts from politics, civil society, and academia, we will examine the risks that AI-driven disinformation poses to democracies and explore collaborative solutions to safeguard democratic values. We are excited to welcome Dr. Heather Ashby, Tobias Bacherle, MdB, and Dr. Jonas Fegert to the panel, moderated by Caroline Lindekamp (CORRECTIV).
This event is organized by FZI Forschungszentrum Informatik in cooperation with the U.S. Consulate General Frankfurt, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology’s MuT, and TRIANGEL.
We look forward to an engaging evening with you as we delve into this pressing issue!
Agenda
January 24, 2025
6:00 PM
Welcome
- Opening remarks by the FZI Board of Directors
6:20 PM
Keynote by Dr. Heather Ashby: “AI and Democracy – Navigating Risks and Opportunities in a complex geopolitical Era”
Dr. Heather Ashby, an independent researcher and consultant in the field of national security and technology, will set the stage with her keynote. Dr. Ashby brings extensive experience in analyzing information integrity and the impacts of artificial intelligence on democratic processes.
6:40 PM
Panel Discussion: “Information Integrity at Risk: AI’s Role in Shaping Democracy in Germany and the US”
The panel will discuss strategies to address this global challenge, focusing on the transatlantic context.
Panelists include:
- Dr. Heather Ashby
- Tobias Bacherle, MdB
- Dr. Jonas Fegert, FZI
Moderation: Caroline Lindekamp (Correctiv)
7:25 PM
Audience Q&A
7:35 PM
Closing Reception with Drinks
8:30 PM
End of Event
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