Addressing the Pandemic of Misinformation: The Role of Algorithms
The Center for Data Innovation is set to host a timely discussion on the role algorithms can play in addressing the ongoing infodemic, a surge of false information about COVID-19 that has plagued the Internet age. The event, scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, 2020, from 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM (EDT), will take place on Twitter.
Hodan Omaar, a Policy Analyst at the Center for Data Innovation, will moderate the discussion. Joining Omaar will be Dr. Sarah T. Roberts, an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Studies at UCLA, and Rachel Thomas, the Director at the Center for Applied Data Ethics at the University of San Francisco and a co-founder of fast.ai.
Thomas has also made a name for herself as a prominent figure in the field of artificial intelligence, having co-founded fast.ai, a renowned online learning platform for AI.
The discussion will delve into the efficacy of using algorithms to moderate content and their role in addressing the infodemic. The infodemic includes nonexperts peddling fake cures and cybercriminals using hoaxes to steal money and data.
Digital platforms, including search engines, social media sites, and e-commerce sites, have taken steps to remove false information and elevate authoritative content. However, critics argue that using algorithms to remove or label content can be inaccurate or biased.
The discussion will also cover the ways policymakers can support innovation in automated content moderation. As the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for effective content moderation has never been more critical.
To follow the discussion, simply follow the Center for Data Innovation on Twitter, and look out for the hashtag #ourwebsite on Twitter. For those interested in joining the conversation, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
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