Session
Organizer 1: Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Organizer 2: Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Organizer 3: Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Organizer 4: Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Organizer 2: Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Organizer 3: Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Organizer 4: Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Speaker 1: Nicholas Marsh, Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Speaker 2: Fitriani -, Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Speaker 3: Pieter Alexander Pandie, Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Speaker 2: Fitriani -, Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Speaker 3: Pieter Alexander Pandie, Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Format
Roundtable
Duration (minutes): 60
Format description: The roundtable format encourages interactive dialogue, allowing speakers and participants to exchange perspectives on the discussed topic. The 60-minute duration ensures focused discussions while accommodating audience engagement at the same time.
Duration (minutes): 60
Format description: The roundtable format encourages interactive dialogue, allowing speakers and participants to exchange perspectives on the discussed topic. The 60-minute duration ensures focused discussions while accommodating audience engagement at the same time.
Policy Question(s)
A. How do emerging technologies impact the scale and sophistication of disinformation?
B. What regulatory measures or approaches are needed to prevent the misuse of emerging technologies for disinformation?
C. What are the main challenges and opportunities in regional or global AI governance?
What will participants gain from attending this session? Participants attending this session will gain a deeper understanding of how emerging technologies, such as AI-generated deep fakes, automated bot networks, and algorithm-driven disinformation, are reshaping the information landscape in the Indo-Pacific. They will explore the latest advancements in detecting and mitigating disinformation, including AI-powered fact-checking, blockchain for content authentication, and regulatory approaches to ensure platform accountability. The session will also provide insights into the ethical and governance challenges of addressing disinformation while protecting free expression.
SDGs
Description:
As technology advances, so do the tactics used in disinformation campaigns. From AI-generated deepfakes to automated bot networks, emerging technologies are reshaping the way false narratives spread across the Indo-Pacific. This session will examine the evolving relationship between technological innovation and disinformation, exploring both the threats posed by new tools and the opportunities they create for countering misinformation. The speakers will discuss the types of technologies that are used to spread disinformation, regulatory challenges, and strategies to enhance digital resilience in an era of rapid technological change. For this session, we aim to invite: - Dr. Fitriani (Senior Analyst at Australian Strategic Policy Institute), to share about how emerging technologies impact the scale and sophistication of disinformation. - Nicholas Marsh (Senior Researcher at Peace Research Institute Oslo) to share about what regulatory measures or approaches are needed to prevent the misuse of emerging technologies for disinformation. - Pieter Pandie (Researcher, CSIS Indonesia) to share about the challenges and opportunities for regional and global AI governance, particularly considering geopolitical rivalries between great powers.
As technology advances, so do the tactics used in disinformation campaigns. From AI-generated deepfakes to automated bot networks, emerging technologies are reshaping the way false narratives spread across the Indo-Pacific. This session will examine the evolving relationship between technological innovation and disinformation, exploring both the threats posed by new tools and the opportunities they create for countering misinformation. The speakers will discuss the types of technologies that are used to spread disinformation, regulatory challenges, and strategies to enhance digital resilience in an era of rapid technological change. For this session, we aim to invite: - Dr. Fitriani (Senior Analyst at Australian Strategic Policy Institute), to share about how emerging technologies impact the scale and sophistication of disinformation. - Nicholas Marsh (Senior Researcher at Peace Research Institute Oslo) to share about what regulatory measures or approaches are needed to prevent the misuse of emerging technologies for disinformation. - Pieter Pandie (Researcher, CSIS Indonesia) to share about the challenges and opportunities for regional and global AI governance, particularly considering geopolitical rivalries between great powers.
Expected Outcomes
A publication (Op-Ed, Commentary, or other) based on the results of the discussion.
Hybrid Format: We will utilise tools such as Zoom and Slido to ensure engagement given the hybrid setting.