Digital Fortresses: Strengthening Democracy Against Disinformation in the Connected City
This session will examine how disinformation challenges democratic processes at the local level, analyzing recent campaigns that have disrupted local governance and exploring technological and policy-based countermeasures. We'll discuss collaborative frameworks between government, civil society, and technology providers to establish actionable strategies for building digital resilience in urban communities while preserving open information ecosystems essential to democratic participation.
Stage: Impact TechThis session will examine how disinformation challenges democratic processes at the local level, analyzing recent campaigns that have disrupted local governance and exploring technological and policy-based countermeasures. We'll discuss collaborative frameworks between government, civil society, and technology providers to establish actionable strategies for building digital resilience in urban communities while preserving open information ecosystems essential to democratic participation.
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