Claire Wardle
Professor | Disinformation, Social Media & Trust
About
Claire Wardle is a leading expert on the impact of digital technology on society. As a Professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Annenberg School for Communication, she researches how social media and 'fake news' are eroding public trust.
Wardle's TED talk on misinformation has over 2 million views, and her advisory work includes the Council of Europe and the UN. Her keynotes provide audiences with a clear understanding of the information ecosystem, equipping them to navigate misinformation and rebuild confidence in institutions and media.
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How you can help transform the internet into a place of trust
How can we stop the spread of misleading, sometimes dangerous content while maintaining an internet with freedom of expression at its core? Misinformation expert Claire Wardle explores the new challenges of our polluted online environment and maps out a plan to transform the internet into a place of trust -- with the help everyday users. "Together, let's rebuild our information commons," she says.
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