The Information Integrity Institute and departments of World Languages and Cultures and Political Science are hosting Mr. Tikhon Dzyadko, independent journalist and editor-in-chief of TV Dozhd (Rain). Come here his talk on “Independent Media in the Era of Autocratic Triumph: Russia’s Experience.” Mr. Dzyadko has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to journalistic integrity throughout his career including as editor-in-chief of TV Rain which has been recognized with the Peabody Journalistic Integrity Award during the Ukrainian war.

The Information Integrity Institute is hosting a research luncheon featuring special guest speaker Professor Timothy R. Levine from University of Alabama at Birmingham who will give a talk on the art of deception and deception detection. In addition, the following CCI collaborative research teams that received I³ research funding support will provide their research-in-progress presentations:

The Information Integrity Institute has partnered with the Knox County Library to provide their expertise on AI, deep fakes, online influencers and political communication during the library’s Truth and Consequences: Film and conversation on news and information integrity event. Come join the I3 as they discuss the importance of identifying legitimate news and the impact of emerging media and technology.