Detecting AI Deepfakes in Politics

UPDATE -- Event on 1/14

In an era where AI-generated deepfakes can influence public opinion, understanding how to detect fake media is vital for anyone involved in politics.

Join us for a session on AI Deepfakes in Politics to discover how AI innovation can empower campaigns and engage voters while understanding the risks of deepfakes and misinformation. Learn about the ongoing efforts to mitigate the risks of deepfakes in politics, and the role we all have to play in creating a positive information environment. This workshop is helpful outside of politics as well and everyday when viewing online sources. Workshop is aimed at being valuable for both non-technical and technical audiences.

This training has been given to the Democratic National Committee, Republican National Committee, and governments around the globe, so come to learn more and ask your questions about Artificial Intelligence live!

In a time where trust in political messaging is paramount, this workshop empowers you to safeguard truth and integrity in the political sphere.

Speakers Include

Pamela Cortez (class of 2024) who works on responsible AI at Microsoft

Seth Reznik who spends his days helping campaigns navigate the risks and opportunities of AI and cybersecurity.

After participating in this event, you will have a better understanding of:

1. What deepfakes are and how they are being used 
2. The varying quality of deepfakes and the difficulty for individuals to identify AI generated images including sophisticated deepfakes 
3. The tools available to you to help you protect against deepfakes including:
   • What content provenance is and how it can be used to increase trust 
   • How to check on an image’s content authenticity 
   • How to report a deepfake 
   • Information literacy tools for an informed public