Fighting Disinformation Without Breaking Democracy

Information Integrity: Navigating the Challenges of the Digital Age | Governments and tech leaders are navigating complex issues that influence democratic discourse with implications for global peace and security. Geopolitical tensions and the growing role of AI-driven systems in shaping public opinion are central to these challenges. The evolving relationship between traditional media and emerging tech platforms is reshaping the information landscape. Misinformation, digital manipulation, and algorithmic bias are further complicating the integrity of information flow and eroding public trust. This panel will explore how policy solutions can address these dynamics, fostering a balance between innovation and accountability in the governance of information flow. How can global governance structures evolve to address the complex intersection of AI, misinformation, and democratic discourse while respecting national sovereignty? In the age of digital disinformation campaigns, how can democracies strengthen their information ecosystems and protect elections from foreign interference, without infringing on privacy or freedom of speech? How can public trust influence policy development around AI-driven information flows, and what steps can governments take to restore trust in the information ecosystem in an era of increasing scepticism? Speakers: Rupa Huq, Member of Parliament, United Kingdom Alison Gillwald, Executive Director of Research ICT Africa, University of Cape Town, South Africa Gyan Tripathi, Lawyer and Data Rapporteur of the Observatory, Forum on Information and Democracy, India Anzhela Kzhdryan, Lead, Strategic Communication and Participatory Governance Reform, Armenia Moderator: Camille Grenier, Executive Director, Forum on Information and Democracy, France