PANEL: The Impact of XR, AI, and Emerging Technologies on Journalistic Integrity

Step into the future of journalism as we explore the dynamic intersection of emerging technologies and journalistic integrity. In an era of "fake news" and misinformation, Melanie Hogue of Microsoft will lead an engaging discussion on how these innovations revolutionize news production, consumption, and verification.

Robert Hernandez, a renowned professor from the USC Annenberg and founder of JOVRNALISM, will discuss how emerging technologies can democratize non-fiction storytelling, empowering underserved and underrepresented communities to reclaim their narratives.

Mary Matheson, a distinguished ASU Professor of Narrative & Immersive Media & VR Director, will provide insights into her methodologies and tools employed in capturing images, validating archival footage, and safeguarding identities within her recent VR documentary on Russian war crimes in Ukraine.

Adam Rose, from Starling Lab (co-founded by Stanford and USC), will delve into the application of cutting-edge cryptographic methods and decentralized web protocols in overcoming the technical and ethical challenges of building trust with audiences and viewers.