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SUMMARY:Misinformation & Disinformation: ​Technology Factors and Potential Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 11 for this important in-person and online conversation with three leading experts who will discuss misinformation and disinformation. \nREGISTER NOW \nDigital technologies such as the Internet and World Wide Web\, social media platforms\, and smartphones have greatly expanded the quantity of information produced and shared by humans and its reach\, with tremendous positive benefits. However\, these tools also enable the rapid creation and distribution of misinformation and disinformation\, which can have significant negative ramifications for individuals and for society overall. \nNow\, newer technologies including modern AI tools are enabling even more convincing false information to reach the most susceptible targets for consuming and sharing it\, exacerbating the problems to new levels. Technologies are part of the misinformation/disinformation problems\, but can technologies—and their makers—be part of new solutions to fight it? How? And in the meantime\, how can we protect ourselves\, our companies\, and our communities from being misled\, accidentally or on purpose\, and promote identification and refutation of falsehoods\, and educational sharing of demonstrably accurate information? \nWe’ll bring together UT Austin professors Talia Stroud (Moody College of Communications) \, Matt Lease (School of Information)\, and Sherri Greenberg (LBJ School of Public Affairs) to examine the current challenges and discuss remediations and even potential solutions. This moderated discussion will conclude with recommendations for individuals and organizations\, followed by questions from the audience. \nAfter the main event\, please stay for networking and ongoing discussion among speakers and attendees\, with free eats and drinks courtesy of the awesome Austin Forum sponsors. And\, thanks to our sponsor SXSW\, one in-person attendee with the best question of the night will win a free badge to SXSW 2023!
URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/misinformation-disinformation-technology-factors-and-potential-solutions/
LOCATION:Austin Central Library\, Austin Public Library\, 710 W. César Chávez St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Discussion of "The Metaverse: And How it Will Revolutionize Everything"
DESCRIPTION:The metaverse is already here — but in such early\, limited forms that it may be difficult for some to understand and imagine just how powerful and revolutionary it can—and will—be. Matthew Ball’s new book\, “The Metaverse: And How it Will Revolutionize Everything\,” is designed to open our minds to the possibilities and prepare us to visualize\, or at least embrace\, the tremendous growth in capabilities and importance of the multiverse. Join us for a lively discussion moderated by Hugh Forrest\, Chief Programming Officer of SXSW (and huge book lover). Read the book (or a summary)\, or just come listen to those who have\, but above all come prepared to discuss possibilities\, challenges\, and what the future may hold for our companies\, school\, daily lives\, and more!\n​ \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/event/discussion-of-the-metaverse-and-how-it-will-revolutionize-everything/
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