In an era dominated by conversations about misinformation and disinformation\, the central question remains: What is truth? Truth has become plural\, elusive\, and at times inaccessible. The way we think about and engage with information has shifted dramatically\, with artificial intelligence supercharging these changes. AI has blurred the lines between what is real and what is true\, forcing us to interrogat e whether there is a difference to begin with.
\nArt and political i nformation alike have become impressionistic - less about logic and more a bout evoking emotion\, challenging us to navigate a world of competing rea lities. Misinformation is not new\; it stretches back to the Roman Empire. Yet\, AI adds a fresh layer of complexity. Whether it&rsquo\;s the uncann y valley unsettling our perceptions or the reality that machines now have a voice in shaping society\, we are grappling with something fundamentally new.
\nThis is a conversation about the nature of truth\, the infor mation we receive\, and how 21st-century technologies are reshaping our un derstanding of both.
\nAbout the presenter:
\nCory Alpert is a sociologist and writer specializing in the intersection of artificial intelligence and democracy. With experience working on presi dential campaigns and at the White House\, Cory brings a unique perspectiv e on how technology shapes societal trust and political engagement. His re search focuses on how AI disrupts traditional democratic norms and explore s ways to rebuild agency and efficacy in the age of algorithms.
\nCo ry will be in conversation with Sam \;Floreani.
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