Artificial Intelligence in Media

What is the impact of AI on civil society and trust in the news? 🗞️

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Join us for a discussion on the critical intersection of AI, trust in media, and the upcoming elections in 2024!

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As AI technology continues to advance, the rise of deepfake content poses a significant threat to the integrity of information dissemination. From fabricated videos to misleading articles, the rise of AI-generated content undermines public trust in traditional news sources and exacerbates the spread of misinformation.

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In this talk, Till Eckert (Investigative Journalist at CORRECTIV), Dorothea Gotthardt (COO of QuantPi), Maria Amelie (CEO and Co-founder of Factiverse), and Steven Perlberg (PR Lead at Merantix) aim to delve deeper into the challenges posed by deepfake technology and explore strategies for combating misinformation in the digital age. With the 2024 elections, the need for a robust defense against AI-generated content is more pressing than ever. We'll examine the potential impact of AI in shaping public opinion and discuss ways to promote transparency and accountability in media reporting.

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🎟️ Register to secure your spot and learn how we can navigate the challenges of AI-driven misinformation trust in media amidst the upcoming elections in 2024.

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About the speakers:

Till Eckert is a journalist from Correctiv who investigated mis- and disinformation for many years. He has built and led a team debunking false claims and manipulated content on a daily basis, using unprecedented data research to show how Instagram became a tool for right-wing extremists and exposed Chinese influence at German universities. For his work, he was awarded the German Reporter Prize, among other things.

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Dorothea Gotthardt is a former VC Investment Manager, who fell for the mission of one of her portfolio companies, QuantPi, and joined as the COO. She is passionate about developing responsible AI that benefits society and her experience in venture capital has not only honed her ability to identify promising startups but also instilled in her a deep understanding of the intricate challenges and opportunities that early-stage companies face. Leveraging her experience in scaling startups, Dorothea effectively guides QuantPi's operational growth, fostering a sustainable and impactful organization with a great societal impact.

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Steven Perlberg is the head of communications at Merantix, an investment firm dedicated to building and investing in companies in the field of AI. He also leads PR efforts for the AI House Davos. Steven previously worked as a journalist for a decade covering media, technology, and politics. His work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Vanity Fair, Fortune, and other publications.

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Maria Amelie is CEO and co-founder of Factiverse, an AI startup helping businesses to create and verify business-critical information. The company was founded in 2019 by her cofounder, Vinay Setty, associate professor in machine learning. The award-winning duo has raised public and private funding, and is soon launching their tool for credibility check of chatGPT generated content. Before Factiverse, she worked as a technology journalist and wrote 5 non-fiction books on migration, freedom of speech and entrepreneurship. In her spare time, she is chairwoman and cofounder of Startup Migrants, a European project based in Berlin that has since 2020 discovered and supported 1000 young multicultural founders.

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