Conference in Lisbon: What role do fact checking and AI play in combating disinformation?

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The theme was the debate on freedom of expression and disinformation – that´s what the day ended with – but the debates included other topics, such as the role of fact checking and AI in combating disinformation. Watch the video of the broadcast: IBERIFIER Youtube channel. The IBERIFIER conference took place on March 27.

The ISCTE – IUL organized the conference in Lisbon. See the programa here.

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