Presenter: Paula Gair
Title: Real or Fake? Spotting Misinformation and Disinformation in the Age of AI
Abstract:
Can you still believe everything you see, hear or read online?
AI has made it easier than ever to create convincing fake photographs, videos, voices and news stories. Some are harmless, but most are deliberately designed to mislead, influence or scam us.
This eye-opening session will help you understand the difference between misinformation and disinformation, why false information spreads so quickly, and how AI is making it increasingly difficult to rely on our eyes and ears alone.
Most importantly, you’ll learn some simple ways to pause, investigate and check information before you believe it or pass it on.
Key Takeaways:
- Recognise misinformation, disinformation and AI-generated content: Learn why false information spreads so quickly and how to spot common warning signs in fake photographs, videos, voices and online stories.
- Build confidence checking information before you trust or share it: Learn what to look for in sources, dates and context, how to use reverse image searches and fact-checking resources, and how to talk with friends and family about questionable information.
Please note: You will not be asked to share any personal information during this session. The focus is on practical knowledge, demonstrations and useful tips. You’ll leave with a checklist and access to resources to help keep yourself, friends and family safer online. As AI becomes smarter, getting the basics right is more important than ever.
Date:
This workshop will run on Monday 30th November from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Venue:
academyEX is located on the ground floor of 99 Khyber Pass Road, Grafton, Auckland.
Parking:
academyEX is located on the ground floor of 99 Khyber Pass Road, which is on the corner of Khyber Pass Road and Nugent Street. The main entrance is off Nugent Street. If you are driving, there are Parkable spots available in the basement, accessible from Nugent Street. Please note there are two separate ramps, both with a traffic light system, one heading down to the basement. Please do not park on the roof. Please ensure you have downloaded the parkable app https://parkable.com/downloadapp prior to arriving. You can either take the stairs or the lift to the ground floor.
About the expert
Paula Gair
Paula Gair is a passionate advocate for lifelong learning. Her work is focused on the safe and ethical use of technology including AI, Cyber Security, Privacy and Online Harm Reduction as well as Organisational Strategy, Governance and Risk. Paula completed her Master’s research on cyber, privacy and online risks and mitigation strategies for non-technical audiences, incorporating insights from behavioural science. She now supports businesses and leaders navigating AI adoption in order to align innovation with responsible technology use. She also teaches and supervises postgraduate students at AcademyEX across diverse academic Masters research projects that are aiming to create positive impact across diverse sectors navigating complexity and disruption. Paula brings a global perspective, having supported major digital transformations for global NGOs and businesses: living and working across 10 countries in Asia, Europe, and the Americas before returning home to Aotearoa New Zealand.
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