False, Furious and Fractious: Consuming News in the Age of Social Media and Misinformation

In a world flooded with headlines, hot takes, and half-truths, how do we know what's real, and why does it matter?

This interactive session will explore the evolution of news media, and dive into the growing challenges of media bias, misinformation, and AI-generated content.

We'll examine and discuss together how media bias shapes perception, and uncover how misinformation spreads across platforms. We’ll also look at how social media, bots, and echo chambers influence our views, and how AI is reshaping (and complicating) the information landscape.