Beyond Deep Fakes: The Future of Online Manipulation and How to Combat It
Offered By: BasisTech via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the evolving landscape of online manipulation and misinformation in this 50-minute conference talk from the Human Language Technology Conference 2021. Delve into the complexities of social media issues, going beyond fake news to examine how true information can be manipulated to influence behavior. Learn about changing tactics in online manipulation as internet usage patterns shift, illustrated through case studies on public health misinformation from Ebola to COVID-19, terrorist troll farms, and corporate narrative control. Gain insights into the future of information manipulation and disinformation, and discover potential strategies to mitigate their effects. Featuring speakers Dr. Catherine Havasi and Christopher Biow, this talk provides a comprehensive look at the challenges facing online information integrity and potential solutions for combating manipulative practices.
Syllabus
Beyond Deep Fakes: The Future of Online Manipulation and How Can We Combat It? Havasi [HLTCon 2021]
Taught by
BasisTech
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