(17 Mar) Fact or Fiction? Staying Informed in a World of Digital Deception

In a world where anyone can publish anything easily online, how do we know what and whom to trust? From viral rumors to fake news to AI-generated deepfakes, today’s information ecosystem is increasingly shaped by speed, hype, and unknown agendas. This seminar covers misinformation and disinformation, showing how false content spreads, why we fall for it, and emerging research about combating digital deception.
 
Join us as we explore these issues to strengthen information resilience. Our panel of experts will discuss cutting-edge work on verification, fact-checking, media literacy, and the human behaviours that allow falsehoods to thrive. If you are an everyday media user, parent, educator, or simply curious about fighting falsehoods, this seminar is for you.

Speakers

Prof Dion Goh

Dion is a Professor at the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information. His research focuses on online information sharing behavior with particular interest in misinformation, information seeking and AI literacy.

Asst Prof Yuan Wang

Yuan is an assistant professor at the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI). Her research focuses on health communication, with a particular focus on health and science misinformation.

Dr Lee Chu Keong

Chu Keong is Senior Lecturer at the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI).

Assoc Prof Saifuddin Ahmed

Ahmed is an Associate Professor at the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information. His research focuses on how social media platforms shape individuals’ political perceptions, learning, and engagement, particularly in the context of misinformation and deepfakes.