National Seminar on AI and Fake News: Exploring the Future of Fact-Checking

On January 22, 2025, Sharda University’s School of Media, Film, and Entertainment, in collaboration with Jagran New Media, will host a significant national seminar titled “AI in Combating Misinformation: Advancing Fact-Checking Practices”. The event aims to address the critical role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in tackling fake news and misinformation in today’s digital age1.

Seminar Highlights

The seminar will take place at the Anand Swaroop Auditorium, Sharda University, and will be conducted in a hybrid mode, allowing participants to attend both in-person and virtually. The event kicks off at 10:00 AM IST and will feature distinguished speakers and experts from academia, industry, and media2.

Keynote Speakers

• Dr. Subin Sudhir, Associate Dean and Professor of Marketing, IIM Indore
• Dr. Tavapreetesh Sethi, Founding Head, Center of Excellence in Healthcare, IIT Delhi
• Swapnil Mehta, Founder of Simple, Cambridge, MA
• Santosh K Patra, Chairperson, Media, Entertainment and Sports Business Division, MICA

Special Workshop

A highlight of the seminar will be a special workshop conducted by fact-checkers from the Google News Initiative (GNI). Participants will receive hands-on training on how to identify and counter misinformation effectively1.

Seminar Objectives

The primary objective of the seminar is to present the latest research, ideas, and solutions on how AI can be leveraged for fact-checking and combating misinformation. The event provides a robust platform for media experts, researchers, and students to share their insights and experiences while exploring innovative methods to tackle fake news