The danger of fake news – how disinformation influences our society

Fake news is omnipresent in today’s digital world and is spreading rapidly through social media. They influence public opinion and often create confusion by spreading false or distorted information. Especially in times of crisis, they can cause panic or shake confidence in institutions.

Fake news-manipulation

Many people are unaware of the impact of fake news, which makes them vulnerable to manipulation. It is therefore crucial to promote media literacy and critically scrutinize sources in order to prevent the spread of misinformation.

At the Greentech.LIVE conference, Marten Neelsen from IBM iX will present various solutions that companies and media houses can use to reliably verify facts.

A central topic is the use of AI-supported verification systems that automatically analyze sources and evaluate their credibility. Marten will also address the challenges of these technologies – such as the risk of bias in the algorithms and the need to ensure transparency and ethical standards.