Digital Trust 4 Media: Navigating the Media-Tech Nexus

With the growing influence of digital technologies on communication and social dynamics, it is crucial to explore the relationship between digital trust and media. This event, which was held on May 22 at the Swiss Hanok, was part of the Swiss-Korean Innovation Week, an annual initiative organized by the Embassy of Switzerland in the Republic of Korea and the Science & Technology Office Seoul to facilitate cooperation between Switzerland and Korea in the field of research and innovation. The theme of that year’s edition was “The Trust Equation”.

The event, entitled “Digital Trust 4 Media: Navigating the Media-Tech Nexus”, was organized in two consecutive sessions. The first addressed the pressing challenges posed by misinformation and disinformation, highlighting their profound impact on public discourse. The second examined the dual role of technology, exploring its potential as both a threat and a tool for fostering trust. Led by experts from both countries, the sessions attracted around 50 participants and provided valuable insights into the convergence of media and technology.

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Program

  • 14h00: Welcome Remarks
    Dagmar SCHMIDT TARTAGLI, Ambassador of Switzerland in the Republic of Korea
  • 14h08: Keynote Speech
    Balthasar STAEHELIN, ICRC

Session 1 – Building Digital Trust: Navigating Challenges and Societal Impacts in the Media Landscape

  • 14h20: Presentations
    What are the challenges of misinformation/disinformation and its impact on civic discourse?

    • Mounir KRICHANE, IMI/EPFL
    • Prof. Jeongsub LIM, Sogang University
    • Prof. Sujin CHOI, Kyung Hee University
    • Christophe SCHENK, RTS
  • 15h00: Panel Discussion
    What is the role of public and private actors in building digital trust? How much responsibility should be assumed?
    Chaired by Melanie KOLBE-GUYOT, C4DT/EPFL
  • 15h55: Q&A from the Audience
  • 16h05: Coffee Break

Session 2 – How can technology contribute or either pose threats to the establishment of trust?

  • 16h35: Presentations
    How can technology and science like AI and machine learning help filter misinformation or validate sources?

    • Yeowoon BAE, SBS
    • Jaeho CHOI, Naver
    • Prof. Yash Raj SHRESTHA, UNIL
    • Prof. Touradj EBRAHIMI, EPFL
  • 17h15: Panel Discussion
    How should these technologies be used by different stakeholders, such as journalists, news portals, and social media?
    With the above speakers and Prof. Fabrizio GILARDI, UZH
    Chaired by Melanie KOLBE-GUYOT, C4DT/EPFL
  • 18h10: Q&A from the Audience
  • 18h20: Closing