News in Transition: Freedom of the Press, Political Accountability, Disinformation & Democracy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.

News in Transition: Freedom of the Press, Political Accountability, Disinformation & Democracy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.


Organizer: Department of Communication, Media and Culture, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences,Greece.
Event: News in Transition: Freedom of the Press, Political Accountability, Disinformation & Democracy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.
Date: 5 May 2026.

Description: This International Conference, co-organized by the Department of Communication, Media and Culture of Panteion University and the governmental watchdog Politikometro.gr, explores the critical challenges facing modern journalism. Taking place on May 5 and 6, 2026, at Panteion University , the event brings together leading academics, journalists, political representatives, and independent fact-checking organizations.

The core focus is the disruption caused by Artificial Intelligence and "Synthetic Media" (such as Deepfakes) on the news cycle and democratic institutions. Through a series of panels and practical workshops, the conference examines:

- The gap between political rhetoric and reality through data-driven fact-checking.

- The shift of power from traditional newsroom editors ("gatekeepers") to social media algorithms and content creators.

- The daily battle of newsrooms against breaking news disinformation.

- The institutional and legal threats to press freedom, including SLAPPs workplace insecurity.

Type of meeting: Hybrid.

Audience type: Open meeting.
Location: Sygrou Avenue 136, 17671, Athens, Greece.

Contact:Achilleas Karadimitriou, achillesk@panteion.gr.
Location: Leof. Andrea Siggrou 136, Kallithea 176 05, Greece

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