Technology and Democracy - Protecting the Digital Landscape and Elections

Explore the critical intersection of technology and democracy in this thought-provoking 55-minute talk featuring experts Laura Rosenberger and Renee DiResta, moderated by Cecilia Kang. Delve into the broader context of digital security and its impact on elections, examining the social media ecosystem and the mechanisms of information manipulation. Gain insights into the virality project and the surprising lack of sophistication in some disinformation campaigns. Discuss the concept of misinformation as a "gateway drug" and its implications for health-related falsehoods. Engage with the speakers during a Q&A session, addressing concerns about mobile apps and their role in the digital landscape. Enhance your understanding of the challenges facing modern democracies in the age of technology and learn about potential strategies to protect the integrity of our elections and digital spaces.

Introduction
The bigger picture
The social media ecosystem
Information manipulation
Virality project
Lack of sophistication
Gateway drug
Health misinformation
QA
Mobile Apps
Question Time