Last week, the UTS Law Faculty hosted the latest instalment of Global Game Changers – a series of conversations hosted by different UTS faculties covering contemporary issues.
The topic was Information Integrity, AI and the Law.
Fittingly, the event began with a deepfake introduction from UTS Vice-Chancellor Andrew Parfitt. The CMT’s Michael Davis gave the keynote address, outlining the risks to information integrity posed by generative AI.
It was extremely thought-provoking. How do we, as a society, and specifically how does law as an institution, address cheap and readily available access to generative AI? Generative AI that can be used to flood the internet with manipulative or low-quality information, the risk exacerbated by online echo chambers that help spread false news at a rate of six times compared to the truth. Lastly, what are the consequences of AI companies purchasing the rights to information, potentially creating walled knowledge gardens?
Michael was then joined for a panel discussion by CMT’s Monica Attard alongside Cullen Jennings, Sophie Farthing, and Creina Chapman. Journalist Hamish Macdonald moderated the conversation, which delved into the role of regulation, human rights, the role of journalism, and media ethics and accountability.
A short Q and A wrapped up what was a fascinating night. You can watch a recording of the session here.
Kieran Lindsay, CMT Research Officer