PhotoVogue Festival 2023: The Talks
This conversation took place on November 17th 2023 as part of the PhotoVogue Festival 2023 which centered around the theme “What Makes us Human?: Image in the Age of A.I.”
In a world where information is abundant and easily accessible through AI-driven technologies, the need for effective fact-checking and media literacy has never been more critical. In **"Navigating Truth in the Age of A.I.: Fact-Checking and Media Literacy" **, Giuseppe De Bellis (Journalist, Director Sky TG24), renowned expert in media analysis, will delve into the intricate relationship between AI, information dissemination, and the potential pitfalls of misinformation. Drawing from his extensive experience, De Bellis will explore how AI can both facilitate and complicate the spread of accurate information. He will shed light on the challenges posed by deep fakes, AI-generated content, and algorithmic biases that can distort our understanding of reality. With a focus on empowerment, the panel will discuss strategies to enhance media literacy in the age of AI. De Bellis will share insights into how individuals can develop critical thinking skills to discern reliable sources from misinformation, helping them navigate the complex landscape of modern media. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge on identifying credible information, understanding the AI tools behind content creation, and making informed judgments in an era where the line between truth and deception can be blurred.
The talk is curated by Daniele Moretti, deputy editor-in-chief of Sky Tg24, the all-news digital television channel he’s worked at since its inception, in 2003. Moretti has dealt with several environment-related issues. In 2007, he was responsible for Allarme Clima (Climate Change Alert), the first Italian prime-time Special report dedicated to climate change-related issues.
In 2011 Moretti authored Dirigibile Italia, cronache dal Polo (Chronichles from the Pole), a special report from the Arctic Science Citadel in Ny-Ålesund, in the Svalbard Islands. The very same year his documentary report Everest, scienziati mozzafiato (Everest, scientists into thin air) was released, about the world’s highest meteorological station on the South Col of Mount Everest. In 2014 he took part in mission K2, 60 years later , linked to the development of the National Park of Central Karakorum – which also inspired the movie K2, a cry from the top . In 2015 he was embedded with the XXXI Italian mission in Antarctica. Since January 2017, he has also been the coordinator of Italy’s news contributions to the international Sky Ocean Rescue campaign.
Moretti returned in the arctic regions in 2018 (Svalbard Islands), and in 2019 (Greenland), producing two new documentaries. In 2020 he has conceived, written and anchored "IMPACT- Solutions for a crisis", dedicated to the Climate Crisis, whose second season has been broadcasted in 2022. He wrote three books, “The Natural Capital” is the last one in 2023.
"Navigating Truth in the Age of A.I.: Fact-Checking and Media Literacy" is part of day 1 “Charting New Territories: The Ethical Implications of A.I. in Image Creation” of the Symposium taking place at BASE Milano on Friday 17th November.
The event is free and everyone is welcome to attend.
The recording of this panel will be uploaded after the Festival.
Friday 17th November - Day 1 “Charting New Territories: The Ethical Implications of A.I. in Image Creation” will also feature:
- “Text to Image Prompt: The technology and science behind A.I. and what it could mean for image makers?” by Mel McVeigh
- "A.I., Photography, and our Futures” by Fred Ritchin
- “How the Content Authenticity Initiative Combats Digital Mis/Disinformation” by Santiago Lyon
- “Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, and Law: Can EU regulations protect humanity?” by Guido Noto La Diega
- "Multimedia forensics when digital photography meets artificial intelligence" by Paolo Bestagini
- "Real Tone Imagining A.I. for Communities of Color" by Florian Koenigsberger
- “Addressing Ethical Dilemmas: Image in the age of A.I.”, Group Discussion
PhotoVogue Festival is a project directed by Alessia Glaviano (Head of Global PhotoVogue) and co-curated by Francesca Marani (Senior Photo Editor, Vogue Italia), Chiara Bardelli Nonino (Editor, Writer and Curator), Daniel Rodríguez Gordillo (Content Operations Strategy Manager, Condé Nast) and Caterina De Biasio (Visual Editor, PhotoVogue)
