Racialized Disinformation and Real World Consequences

In the wake of heightened online radicalization over the past several years, including the rise of far-right nationalism, violence, and harms to democracy globally, it is clear that technology platforms are playing an outsized role in amplifying racialized disinformation and fomenting real world consequences.

As lawmakers and civil society grapple with the policy and legal interventions available to protect communities and democratic practices, it is also important to understand the ways in which technology is stoking racialized disinformation. The insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, the rise of white supremacist hate groups, the uptick in violence against Asian Americans, and the pervasiveness of anti-Black racism all underscore the urgency of addressing radicalized disinformation in the U.S.

This conversation will be dedicated to unpacking the factors behind the increase in racialized disinformation, the implications and role of technology, and the challenges that lie ahead.

Speakers:
Adrian Reyna Co-Director and Co-Founder, New Currents Collective and Senior Strategy Advisor, Disinfo Defense League
Bridget Todd Communications Director, UltraViolet
Eric Ward Executive Director, Western States Center
John C. Yang President and Executive Director, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC

Moderator:
Amber French, Media Democracy Fund