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Deputy Global Editorial Director

Greg Williams

This year, more voters than ever before will go to the polls in at least 64 countries, representing almost half the world's population. That means AI, tech regulation, internet freedom, disinformation, cybersecurity and deepfakes are back on the agenda. For journalism, the stakes are high for improving public trust from an all-time-low score. How can the media improve its connection with the public and navigate in these times of unprecedented threats to democracy?

Please note: This session will be taking place entirely in English. Listen along with live Portuguese translations by using LiveVoice, accessible via the menu in the Web Summit Rio mobile app.

The ultimate election year: What's at stake?

AI represents, potentially, the greatest upheaval in media since the advent of the printing press. The opportunities it presents for media organizations are many and varied. However, with those opportunities come at least as many challenges. Join this session to explore what these opportunities are, and to discover how to seize them while avoiding the traps.

Please note: This session will be taking place entirely in English. Listen along with live Portuguese translations by using LiveVoice, accessible via the menu in the Web Summit Rio mobile app.

Greg Williams

Deputy Global Editorial Director

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