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AARP - AI and Disinformation

2026-03-06 14:30:00 2026-03-06 15:30:00 America/New_York AARP - AI and Disinformation Learn how AI is used to create convincing deepfakes and clone voices, making it challenging to distinguish between real and fake content and what tech tools to use to identify content. Jackson Branch - Jackson Meeting Room

Friday, March 06
2:30pm - 3:30pm

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Jackson Branch

Jackson Meeting Room

Learn how AI is used to create convincing deepfakes and clone voices, making it challenging to distinguish between real and fake content and what tech tools to use to identify content.

Disinformation refers to false information created to mislead people, and it’s nothing new.

But today’s AI-powered tools and social media have made it easier and faster to create and spread disinformation.

In this lecture, we’ll explore how AI is used to create convincing deepfakes and clone voices, making it challenging to distinguish between real and fake content. We’ll also review best practices for evaluating information and explore tech tools that can help identify content created with AI. Duration: 45 min with a Q&A.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Discussion |

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DIY Home Decor: Piggy Banks

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Bring your own project - craft, knitting, crocheting, drawing, sewing, etc. - and enjoy your fellow crafters' company and conversation.

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Visit the Sensory Space on the 2nd floor of the Jackson Branch.

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