Disinformation and AI: Challenges and Solutions for Journalism and Media Literacy
Join the 26 June webinar on AI and disinformation, featuring experts and interactive sessions for PR and media professionals. Gain practical tools to tackle AI-driven challenges in journalism.
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.
