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Real news v fake news: Is AI a threat to democracy?

Wednesday 24 April 2024, 8pm-9.15pm BST
This year, over 2 billion people will be voting in a record-breaking number of elections around the world. It will also mark the first major electoral cycle in the era of widespread generative AI. How will we distinguish between real news and fake news? Join Alex Hern and guests for a livestreamed discussion and Q&A.

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