Panelist at the webinar organized by the Canadian Science Policy Centre : Al-Driven Misinformation Across Sectors – Addressing a Cross-Societal Challenge

Organized by :

The Canadian Science Policy Centre

Audience

General public

Summary

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping how information is created, consumed, and trusted. While offering transformative potential in sectors like healthcare, education, finance, and public discourse, AI systems also introduce new vulnerabilities—particularly in the spread of misinformation and disinformation. From fabricated medical advice and AI-generated “deepfake” political content to financial scams and distorted educational tools, AI misinformation poses a growing threat to public trust and safety.

This panel brings together cross-sectoral experts to examine how AI-driven misinformation manifests in their respective domains, its consequences, and how policy, regulation, and technical interventions can help mitigate harm. The discussion will explore practical pathways for action, such as digital literacy, risk audits, content verification technologies, platform responsibility, and regulatory frameworks. Attendees will leave with a nuanced understanding of both the risks and the resilience strategies being explored in Canada and globally.