The democratic dilemma of governing AI-driven disinformation: Insights from Taiwan’s 2024 presidential election
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3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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- Brunei Gallery, SOAS, University of London
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- BG01
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About this event
This public lecture talks about disinformation events from Taiwan’s 2024 presidential election, as well as democratic dilemmas and complex technical challenges inherent in managing such misinformation.
Taiwan stands as one of the very frontlines in current geopolitical tensions, making it a prime target for disinformation campaigns and among the countries most urgently needing regulatory responses. This presentation will examine specific disinformation events from Taiwan’s 2024 presidential election, highlighting the intricate democratic dilemmas and complex technical challenges inherent in managing such misinformation.
Drawing on cybersecurity methodologies, particularly network attack strategies, it will suggest criteria for determining which types of speech may be subject to regulation.
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Meet the speaker
Dr Kai-Shen Huang, Research Fellow at the Research Institute for Democracy, Society and Emerging Technology
Kai-Shen Huang is currently a Research Fellow at the Research Institute for Democracy, Society and Emerging Technology in Taiwan, serving as the Director of the Democratic Governance research program. His research focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence and dispute resolution, exploring how emerging technologies can enhance legal processes and public administration.
He also specializes in supply chain resilience, examining the impact of geopolitical factors and technological advancements on the stability of global supply chains. He holds a DPhil and MPhil in Anthropology from the University of Oxford.
