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Online Disinformation in Electoral Processes: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Democracies

Date: 16 September, 2024 - 3:00 pm - 16 September, 2024 - 4:30 pm

Location: UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France
Rooms: Room VIII
Type: Cat VI – Expert Committee
Arrangement type: Virtual
Language(s): French, Spanish, English

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UNESCO is launching a global series of webinars for judicial operators as part of its AI and the Rule of Law Programme.
The webinars will address:

• Gender Rights in the Judiciary in the era of Artificial Intelligence
• The Impact of AI on Law Enforcement
• The exacerbation of Online Disinformation in the Electoral Process through Artificial Intelligence, and
• The Practical Applications and Transformative Use Cases of Artificial Intelligence in the Judicial System.

While the benefits of Artificial Intelligence are undoubtedly remarkable, it is essential that we delve into the profound legal and ethical implications that accompany its integration into our societies, including judicial systems. The Global Webinar Series will delve into critical topics to judicial operators and the legal profession at large. The Series aims to explore and unpack the implications raised by AI within the judiciary, and to encourage the potential of AI is harnessed both ethically and responsibly while promoting human rights and access to justice.

Webinar 3: Online Disinformation in Electoral Processes: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Democracies

The use of AI, including algorithmic systems, has exacerbated the spread of online disinformation before, during and after electoral processes across the world. The webinar will navigate the implications of AI on electoral processes, and how they shape our participation in modern elections and governance.

• Monday 16 September 2024 

• 15:00 -16:30 CEST  

• English with Spanish interpretation

Other Webinars of the Series:

Webinar 1
Breaking Barriers: Navigating Gender Rights in the Judiciary in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

Judges are navigating the complex intersection of technology, ethics, and gender rights within the cases before the judiciary. This webinar highlighted gender bias implications arising from the use of AI by the judiciary and AI generated content in adjudication processes in the dispute resolution system. It was organized in partnership with Lawyers Hub, Kenya and Centre for Communication Governance, National Law University Delhi, India.

• Thursday 14 March 2024 

• 15:00-16:30 CEST  

• English with Spanish interpretation

Webinar 2: AI & Criminal Justice: The Impact of AI on Law Enforcement

This webinar explored the impact of AI on Law enforcement and the cycle of criminal justice including surveillance, evidence gathering and analysis and adjudication before the judiciary. 

• Thursday 18 April 2024
• 15:00-16:30 CEST
• English with Spanish interpretation

Webinar 4: AI in the Courts: Exploring Practical Applications and Transformative Use Cases in the Judicial System

Artificial intelligence can be used to reshape and revolutionize judicial processes by enhancing efficiency through various use cases. This webinar aims to uncover impactful and practical applications of AI in the judiciary for a more equitable and accessible legal system.

• Thursday 21 November 2024 

• 15:00 -16:30 CEST  

• English with Spanish interpretation  

• Registration link coming soon 

- Artificial Intelligence

- Artificial Intelligence and the Rule of Law

URL: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/online-disinformation-electoral-processes-artificial-intelligence-and-future-democracies