24 June 2025 Webinar: Disinformation and AI - Media Edukathon
How does AI influence online disinformation? What are the implications for journalism and media and information literacy (MIL) education? On 26 June at 3 pm CET, the TADAM project team invites PR and communications professionals to join a focused webinar offering expert perspectives, interactive exercises, and practical tools to address the challenges AI introduces to truth, trust, and media.
About TADAM
TADAM (Tools & Awareness about Disinformation, Algorithm and Media) is an EU-funded initiative that studies challenges, shares best practices, and develops educational resources related to artificial intelligence and media. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is a partner in this project. From April to June 2025, the TADAM consortium is hosting a series of webinars open to journalists, researchers, students, media educators, teachers, and IT specialists. The upcoming session will specifically examine the link between disinformation and AI.
Webinar Program
- Opening Remarks: Sirkku Kotilainen, Tampere University, Finland
- AI Activity for Participants: AI Tools for Journalistic Practices: Group Testing – Maarit Jaakkola, Nordicom, Sweden
- Panel Discussion: The Impact of AI on Journalism: Pros and Cons – Moderated by Sirkku Kotilainen
Speakers
- Jon Schleuss, NewsGuild President, USA
- Mihajlo Lahtov, Media and Information Literacy Specialist
- Katerina Topalova, Journalist, Public Broadcaster (MRTV), Macedonia
- Maarit Jaakkola, Co-Director of Nordicom, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
Moderators
- Sirkku Kotilainen (Tampere University, Finland)
- Tuulikki Alamettälä (Tampere University, Finland)
- Monika Aksentievska (Institute of Communication Studies, Macedonia)
- Nisrine Salameh (International Federation of Journalists, Belgium)
For those working in PR and communications, this webinar provides actionable insights into how AI-driven disinformation can impact media narratives and public perception. The session includes hands-on activities to better understand AI tools relevant to journalistic work and communication strategies.
To learn more or register, contact the IFJ at +32 2 235 22 16.
Your membership also unlocks:
