ASTRA 2024: Disinformation in the AI Age
lun., 05 feb.
|București
The school is a dedicated educational initiative that addresses critical contemporary concerns, specifically focusing on AI and its role in information warfare. The programme endeavours to elucidate how AI technologies can be used for and defended against disinformation and propaganda.
Time & Location
05 feb. 2024, 19:00 EET – 09 feb. 2024, 23:00 EET
București, Bulevardul Expoziției 1B, București 012101, Romania
About the event
About ASTRA 2024
ASTRA 2024 was a comprehensive training program held to address the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and its profound impact on information and security. Recognising the urgent need for skilled professionals in this space, the event provided specialised training aimed at understanding and combating AI-driven disinformation and propaganda.
Core Curriculum & Technical Deep-Dives The program offered a unique blend of technical skill-building and critical analysis.
Advanced AI Technologies: Participants took a deep dive into technologies such as Generative AI, Transformers, GANs, Multi-Agent Systems, and Reinforcement Learning.
Real-World Applications: The curriculum placed a special focus on generative AI, backing up theoretical knowledge with practical case studies and real-world applications.
Critical Thinking & Security: Beyond technology, attendees learned methodologies to assess the validity of information and separate real news from propaganda. The sessions also provided deep insights into the national and international security implications of AI and disinformation.