Multimedia AI vs Information Disorder: A Journey of Discovery

In this talk, Dang-Nguyen discusses case studies conducted in collaboration with fact-checkers and journalists in the Nordic countries, with a specific focus on the user needs of fact-checkers, their workflows, and tools employed for verifying visual content in news (see [1, 2]). The majority of the case study centers on examining the workflows and tools utilized by multiple fact-checkers at Faktisk (faktisk.no), a prominent Norwegian fact-checking organization. The discussion covers the efficacy of AI tools, geolocation services, internet archives, and social media monitoring platforms in facilitating efficient evidence processing and verification. This talk involves sharing experiences and interactive discussions with the audience, encouraging exploration of the potential benefits and current limitations of technology, aiming to provide insights for future developments in multimedia AI.