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Misinformation has been the focus of significant public attention following a spate of volatile civic events including elections and national referendums that surfaced the prevalence of influence operations. The AI, Misinformation, and Policy (AMPol) Seminar Series provides a platform for researchers and practitioners to share insights on combating misinformation through the ethical use of technology and effective governance.
Series Overview
Launched in March 2023, this seminar series brings together “doers” rather than just “thinkers,” showcasing applied work in the fields of AI, misinformation, and policy. By fostering dialogue between researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders, the series aims to develop more effective strategies for addressing the challenges created by global misinformation.
Key Focus Areas
The seminar covers a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:
- Generative Models
- Social Network Analysis
- Fake News
- Hate Speech
- Online Toxicity
- Causal Effects and Interventions
- Natural Language Processing
- Agent-based Models
- Multiagent Systems
- Reinforcement Learning
- Transparency and Ethics
- Recommender Systems
- Algorithmic Auditing
- Psychosocial Analysis
This seminar is a space to introduce beginners to research in these fields. It will provide a platform to continue the conversation with a cross-functional community to foster nuanced discussions on how to address the challenges created by global misinformation through the ethical use of technology and effective governance.
Organizers
The AI, Misinformation, and Policy (AMPol) Seminar is organized by Swapneel Mehta (CDS PhD alumnus and current Postdoctoral Associate at Boston University and MIT) and Megan Brown (CSMAP Sr. Research Engineer).
Attendance Information
While we had in-person events in the past year, all seminars are at present held virtual-only unless otherwise specified.