Information and Disinformation in Global Conflict

Obtaining accurate and current information from conflict zones has long posed numerous challenges for global media. The rise of generative AI and its use in targeted disinformation campaigns presents many new challenges that threaten to undermine the credibility of reporting and sway opinion. In this panel, four distinguished panelists will consider the problems posed by disinformation and generative AI from various perspectives, focusing in particular on the current research about the role of disinformation in today's rapidly changing media landscape. Panel Members Donald Jensen, Senior Advisor for Russia and Europe, US Institute of Peace Joshua Tucker, Professor of Politics, Director Jordan Center for the Advanced Study of Russia, NYU Moderated by Leonid Peisakhin, Associate Professor of Political Science, NYUAD