19 . 06 . 2024
Brussels, Belgium

Meet the Future of AI – Generative AI and Democracy



On June 19, 2024, from 14:20 to 19:00, the Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunications (BIPT) in Brussels will host an exciting event titled "Meet the Future of AI - Generative AI and Democracy". This gathering is co-organised by prominent sister projects that focus on AI & disinformation including AI4Media, Titan, veraAI, AI4Trust, AI4Debunk and AI-CODE. Following the overwhelming success of the 2023 edition, this year promises to bring even more insightful discussions and networking opportunities.

Attendees can look forward to a roster of excellent speakers and knowledgeable panelists, whose names will be announced shortly. These experts will share their perspectives on the latest advancements and future trends in artificial intelligence, making it a must-attend for enthusiasts and professionals alike.

Mark your calendars for an evening of enriching discussions on AI. We are excited to continue the tradition of innovation and dialogue and look forward to seeing you there on June 19!

Participation in the event is free of charge, however, pre-registration is mandatory. To ensure a smooth and well-organized experience for everyone, registrants who cannot attend are kindly requested to inform the organisers as soon as possible. This allows others who can attend on short notice to take advantage of the opportunity.

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Practical information:

Date and Time 19 June 2024 - Afternoon (14:20h to 19:00h CEST)
Location Belgian Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunications
Boulevard du Roi Albert II, 1030
ℹ️ How to get there


Agenda:

CEST Topics and Speakers
14:20 - 14:40 Registration
14:40 - 14:50

Welcome
Introduction by Ms. Krisztina Stump - Head of Unit, Media Convergence and Social Media Unit at European Commission
14:50 - 16:20

 
Session 1: GenAI in latest elections and other disinformation campaign

  • Fact-checking AI Manipulations
    Speaker: Denis Teyssou - Media lab R&D Editorial Manager, Agence France-Presse (AFP), veraAI Project Member
  • Regulating genAI disinformation in the EP elections
    Speaker: Max van Drunen - The AI, Media, and Democracy Lab, University of Amsterdam
  • Harnessing AI to Enhance Electoral Oversight
    Speaker: Sam Power - Senior Lecturer, University of Sussex
  • AI-generated Disinformation in the EP24 elections: A Citizens' Perspective
    Speaker: Aqsa Farooq - Co-chair of EDMO's working group on AI, University of Amsterdam (UvA)
  • Electoral Integrity and Generative AI
    Speaker: Tjade Stroband - Director Artificial Intelligence and Disinformation Policy for Microsoft - Brussels
16:20 - 16:40 Coffee Break
16:40 - 18:10


Session 2: Harnessing GenAI against disinformation and for trust building

  • What does the public expect from generative AI when it comes to news and politics?
    Speaker: Rasmus Nielsen - Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, University of Oxford
  • Large Language Models are more convincing than Humans When Given Access to Personal Information
    Speaker: Riccardo Galloti - Head of the Complex Human Behaviour Unit at Fondazione Bruno Kessler, AI4trust project coordinator
  • How AI-generated disinformation did not ruin democracy during EU Elections
    Speaker: Eliška Pírková - Access Now
  • * Presentation title to be announced soon
    Speaker: Sasha Rubel - Amazon Web Services EU
  • How Generative AI Can Enhance Citizens' Critical Thinking
    Speaker: Francesco Saverio Nucci - Titan Project, High Level Expert Group on Internet Governance and Università Telematica Internazionale UNINETTUNO
18:10 - 19:00  Reception

 


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