@misc{vanWesselBoekesteijn2022, author = {van Wessel, Jan Willem and Boekesteijn, E.}, title = {Truth or Dare: Libraries in the Age of Misinformation, Filter Bubbles, AI and other New Tech}, series = {Hands-on Lab / For better or for worse: can AI requirements and Libraries principles be married? (31.05.2022, 9:00 - 11:00, Seminarraum 6/7)}, journal = {Hands-on Lab / For better or for worse: can AI requirements and Libraries principles be married? (31.05.2022, 9:00 - 11:00, Seminarraum 6/7)}, year = {2022}, abstract = {In this hands-on lab the attendees will gain insight in the types of misinformation an internet user can come across. Ranging from on-line bullying to the algorithms with which social platforms steer their users into the arms of advertisers, influencers of a questionable kind or political agitators; and from fake news to complete deep fake, AI-generated 'human' beings. Jointly we will explore the various forms online, and experience how they work and manifest themselves. We will discuss the role of (public) libraries in this context. Is it enough for libraries to make their clients aware of misinformation and manipulative influencing? What is the effect it can have on their personal lives but also on the society at large? Or should the libraries take a much more activist stance and label or even ban information and algorithms that cannot be completely trusted? This workshop does not only deal with pure misinformation but also with the potential undertow of misinformation. Into which you can easily be lured and then become part of a secluded bubble. On exemplary topics the participants will find out the quantity of misinforming sources and the demarcation of trusted information resource. Take-aways from this workshop: Overview of recent developments in misinformation and counter-initiatives Awareness of the different levels at which libraries can play a role and concrete examples of what is already being done Insight in the role of AI in this}, language = {en} }