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Senior Correspondent

Vera Bergengruen

Reaching international consensus on a unified approach to AI regulation will be nearly impossible, with the US and China currently locked in an arms race for general AI. But could the EU or the global south play a part in shaping this paradigm shift?

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.

How geopolitics will shape AI regulation

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?

A central duty of responsible journalists is providing accurate and factual reporting. In the modern world, with disinformation spreading faster and easier than ever before, this has become increasingly difficult. Join this session to explore a variety of tools and techniques journalists can use to keep the truth at the core of their work.

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.

Vera Bergengruen

Senior Correspondent

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