5. Tackling AI Misuse and Strengthening Societal Trust

In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping society, this event explores its misuse and the urgent need to rebuild societal trust. Join us for a critical discussion on how authoritarian regimes exploit AI to consolidate power, spread propaganda and fuel disinformation campaigns.
Our expert panel will discuss strategies to combat these threats, focusing on the role of technology, policy and civic engagement in safeguarding democracy and building trust in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Speakers
Carl Henrik Knutsen, University of Oslo
Morten Langfeldt Dahlbäck, Faktisk & NORDIS
Kristoffer Lidén, PRIO
The panel will be moderated by Ilaria Carrozza, Senior Researcher, PRIO.