Tackling the Infodemic - Misinformation's Impact on Pandemic Response
Offered By: Alan Turing Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore a thought-provoking podcast episode featuring a conversation with PhD candidate Elizabeth Seger from the University of Cambridge and research assistant at the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence. Delve into the impact of modern technology on informed decision-making in democracies, with a focus on how online misinformation has affected the pandemic response. Gain insights into Elizabeth's work with The Alan Turing Institute and discover the challenges posed by infodemics during crisis situations. Learn about cutting-edge research on the intersection of technology, information dissemination, and democratic processes in this engaging hour-long discussion.
Syllabus
Tackling the Infodemic
Taught by
Alan Turing Institute
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