3rd Conference on AI and Disinformation: Democracy in the age of deepfakes

Conference Overview

Dates: 18 to 20 June 2024

Location: British High Commission, Singapore

The CPA Headquarters Secretariat is pleased to announce that we will be convening a Conference on AI, Disinformation and Parliament: 'Democracy in the Age of Deepfakes' at the British High Commission in Singapore from 18 to 20 June 2024.

The emergence of new technologies such as artificial intelligence and synthetic media has added a new layer of complexity to the challenge of combating disinformation. These technologies can be used to create highly realistic but entirely fabricated content, making it increasingly difficult for individuals and organisations to distinguish between truth and falsehood.

The Conference will look to raise awareness among Parliamentarians about the latest developments in artificial intelligence and synthetic media (including deepfakes), the implications of these developments for democracies and public discourse, and how Parliamentarians can work with other stakeholders to develop legislative environments and policies to ensure the integrity of digital democracies.

• This Conference will develop and build upon those conversations which took place during the CPA’s Virtual Conference on AI, Disinformation and Parliament, from 4 to 6 December 2023.
• The Conference will also explore the topics covered in the recently published Parliamentary Handbook on Disinformation, Artificial Intelligence and Synthetic Media, which delegates are encouraged to read prior to their attendance at this Conference.

What is the format for the Conference?

The 3rd Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Disinformation: ‘Democracy in the age of deepfakes’ will take place across three days from 18 to 20 June 2024.

Each day of the Conference will feature multiple sessions, including:

• Panel discussions
• Roundtables
• 1-to-1 Dialogues
• Explainers
• Q&As

How can I attend the Conference?

NOMINATION PROCESS

To apply for a place at the Conference, please complete this NOMINATION FORM and submit it to the CPA Headquarters Secretariat by no later than Friday 26 April 2024.

Due to a high demand for limited places, any applications received after the stated deadline may be held as a reserve.

Should Members enquire directly with the CPA Secretariat for places, they will be instructed to formally apply through their respective CPA Branch Secretary.

Once the Nomination Form has been received and reviewed, CPA Branch Secretaries will be issued with a notification of the places which have been accepted.

Branch Secretaries will then be asked to complete the registration by completing the Event Registration Form which will include travel itineraries and biographical information by no later than Friday 17 May 2024.

Should there be any difficulties in registering online, please contact the CPA Headquarters Secretariat via hq.sec@cpahq.org.

Get Involved

Excited to discuss the big questions on the future of technology and its impact on our democracies?

Follow us on Twitter @CPA_Secretariat and join the conversation using #CPAAIConference. We'll be tweeting throughout the Conference.

If you know parliamentary colleagues or others in your network that would be interested in the Conference, use the share button at the top of the page to share it on social media or via email.

For any further questions about the Conference, please contact James Pinnell at james.pinnell@cpahq.org.