The Politics of Misinformation
Channel: World Economic Forum
Date: 2018-03-27

The targeted dissemination of misinformation, fake news and online defamation are having an unprecedented impact on public psychology and political outcomes. In this environment, how can Latin America prepare for forthcoming elections?

Dimensions to be addressed:
- Strengthening information and media literacy
- Breaking echo chambers and advancing fact-checking
- Developing new multistakeholder partnerships

This session is associated with the System Initiative on Shaping the Future of Digital Economy and Society.

- Esteban Bullrich, Senator from Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Maria Cristina Frias, Member of the Board and Columnist, Folha de São Paulo, Brazil
- Leandro Machado, Co-Founder and Partner, CAUSE, Brazil; Young Global Leader
- Yuhyun Park, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, DQ Institute, Singapore

Moderated by
- David Alandete, Managing Editor and Deputy Director, El País, Spain