Making the unseen seen. The invisible battlefield where adversaries are attacking our national and economic security

In an era where information flows seamlessly across borders, the manipulation of this information has emerged as a potent weapon in the geopolitical arena. This talk delves into the underexplored facets of disinformation and misinformation, focusing on their profound implications for national security. While traditional discussions have centered on state-sponsored propaganda and social media manipulation, this presentation will unveil the next frontier: the use of artificial intelligence and deepfakes to create hyper-realistic but entirely fabricated content that can destabilise nations and erode public trust.

We will explore how adversaries are leveraging AI to craft sophisticated disinformation campaigns that are nearly indistinguishable from reality, posing unprecedented challenges for detection and mitigation. The talk will highlight recent case studies of actors influencing political and economic outcomes and incite social unrest, underscoring the urgent need for advanced detection technologies and international cooperation.

Additionally, we will address the psychological and sociopolitical mechanisms that make societies vulnerable to these tactics, including cognitive biases and the erosion of trust in traditional media. By examining the intersection of technology, psychology, and geopolitics, this presentation aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the evolving threat landscape.

Attendees will gain insights into innovative strategies for countering disinformation, including the development of AI-driven detection tools, public awareness campaigns, and policy frameworks that can adapt to the rapidly changing digital environment. This talk is a call to action for policymakers, technologists, and security professionals to collaborate in safeguarding the integrity of information and, by extension, the stability of nations.

Join us to uncover the invisible battlefield where the future of national security is being contested, and learn how we can collectively rise to meet this formidable challenge.