Session
Organizer 1: Government, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Speaker 1: nicolas pechersky, Private Sector, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Speaker 2: Cintia Pamela Calletti, Government, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Speaker 3: Abraham Tesfaye, Technical Community, African Group
Speaker 2: Cintia Pamela Calletti, Government, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Speaker 3: Abraham Tesfaye, Technical Community, African Group
Format
Roundtable
Duration (minutes): 60
Format description: The roundtable format ensures equal participation and interactive discussion. A structured 40-minute multistakeholder discussion will be followed by a 20-minute Q&A session, encouraging engagement from both onsite and online participants.
Duration (minutes): 60
Format description: The roundtable format ensures equal participation and interactive discussion. A structured 40-minute multistakeholder discussion will be followed by a 20-minute Q&A session, encouraging engagement from both onsite and online participants.
Policy Question(s)
How can platforms balance free speech with limiting misinformation in democracy?
What regulations prevent AI from spreading misinformation?
How can media remain trusted amid deepfakes and AI narratives?
What can governments do to protect elections from disinformation?
How can global governance tackle digital threats while respecting rights?
What will participants gain from attending this session? A deeper understanding of how digital platforms and AI impact democratic processes and information integrity
Insights from academia, media, policymakers, government officials, and the private sector on global challenges and solutions
An overview of existing global frameworks and regulatory approaches to combat misinformation and manipulation
Strategies and best practices to strengthen information resilience and protect electoral integrity
Opportunities to engage with key stakeholders and explore multidisciplinary approaches to addressing digital threats to democracy
SDGs
Description:
In an era where digital platforms and artificial intelligence are reshaping how we access and share information, the integrity of public discourse and democratic processes faces unprecedented threats. From the mass spread of misinformation to algorithmic favorability, these challenges undermine public trust and electoral transparency. As key guarantors of verified information, media outlets must adapt to a digital ecosystem where misinformation spreads faster than traditional fact-checking mechanisms can counteract it. This session will bring together experts from academia, media, legislators, government, and the private sector to analyze existing global strategies and explore actionable solutions from all sectors to strengthen information resilience and ensure fair electoral processes. Key Focus Areas: The influence of digital platforms and AI on democratic discourse AI as a tool/threat for misinformation and its detection The role of media in fact-checking and information integrity Specific threats to electoral integrity Regulation, governance, and mitigation strategies
In an era where digital platforms and artificial intelligence are reshaping how we access and share information, the integrity of public discourse and democratic processes faces unprecedented threats. From the mass spread of misinformation to algorithmic favorability, these challenges undermine public trust and electoral transparency. As key guarantors of verified information, media outlets must adapt to a digital ecosystem where misinformation spreads faster than traditional fact-checking mechanisms can counteract it. This session will bring together experts from academia, media, legislators, government, and the private sector to analyze existing global strategies and explore actionable solutions from all sectors to strengthen information resilience and ensure fair electoral processes. Key Focus Areas: The influence of digital platforms and AI on democratic discourse AI as a tool/threat for misinformation and its detection The role of media in fact-checking and information integrity Specific threats to electoral integrity Regulation, governance, and mitigation strategies
Expected Outcomes
Actionable strategies for strengthening information resilience and ensuring fair electoral processes.
A compilation of media, government, and private sector approaches to combating misinformation and safeguarding digital platforms.
Identification of key areas for multi-stakeholder cooperation to address digital threats to democracy.
Insights to support future studies, legislative proposals, and governance initiatives on misinformation and electoral integrity.
Potential working groups, workshops, or regional dialogues to advance discussions on digital governance and election security.
Hybrid Format: Onsite and online moderators will ensure balanced participation on a round robbin basis (1 on-site, 1 online, ..).
Online participants can engage through live chat, Q&A sessions, and polling tools (we will use Mentimeter or Zoom polls).
Key takeaways and session insights will be summarized and read by the rapporteur at the end of the session.