Join us for an exclusive side event on the occasion of the Munich Security Conference 2024.
The Aspen Institute Germany and Transatlantic Hub are thrilled to announce a collaborative effort during the occasion of the Munich Security Conference!
Presenting:
Agnieszka Brugger: Vice-Chair of the Parliamentary Group, Member of German Bundestag, Bündnis90/Die Grünen
Christiane Hoffmann: First Deputy Spokesperson and Deputy Head of the Press and Information Office of the Federal Government
Semjon Rens – Public Policy Director, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, Meta
Julia Tymoshenko: Marketing and Communications Manager at Saint Javelin, Editor in Chief at Ukrainer und Online Activist.
Valeriia Voshchevska: Freelance Digital Communications Strategist, Online Activist, and Co-Founder of the Podcast Series @UkrainianSpaces, Former Global Head of Digital Engagement at Amnesty International
Moderated by Stormy-Annika Mildner and opening remarks by Tina Höfinghoff
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As the world faces critical elections, the World Economic Forum warns of misinformation and disinformation as urgent short-term threats. Manipulated information, fueled by advanced technologies, is at unprecedented levels, impacting global crises and conflicts.
In this intricate landscape, various entities capitalize on the boom in synthetic content to magnify societal fragmentation, fuel ideological conflicts, and enforce political restrictions. The implications of these manipulative campaigns could – especially in the context of elections – be profound, threatening democratic processes – especially if the election's legitimacy is questioned.
Democratic governments, international organizations, social media platforms, influencers, content creators, and grassroots-level social media users are responsible for fortifying defenses against manipulative campaigns. Encouragingly, significant strides have been made, such as the EU Commission's code of conduct with specific recommendations for member states, the German government's pledge to combat disinformation, and social media platforms and tech companies implementing procedures to counter disinformation.
However, the inherent danger of disinformation campaigns demands greater consistency in these efforts. The panel aims to explore the intricate dynamics between disinformation and democracy. Key topics include internal and external sources of disinformation, current trends, and the shared responsibility of governments, social media platforms, influencers, and users. These insights are crucial in shaping effective strategies to safeguard the democratic process amid the unique challenges of the Super Election Year 2024.
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