Beatriz Farrugia
Beatriz Farrugia is a data journalist specialising in online investigations. She uses Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) to investigate disinformation, foreign interference, hate speech and online scams. She is a fellow researcher at Agência Lupa in Brazil and a Senior Analyst at Debunk, a Lithuania-based organisation. She also teaches at FAAP in São Paulo and the University of Derby in the United Kingdom. She is the co-author of 1950: The Price of a World Cup, a book examining the legacy of the FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Deepfakes, algorithms, and the collapse of trust: Will the truth survive AI?
When any image can be manipulated and any narrative can appear plausible, trust becomes a scarce and strategic asset. In an environment saturated with competing versions of reality, defining what is reliable has become an economic, political, and social challenge. This panel discusses who sets the new criteria for credibility and what responsibilities are emerging for media, platforms, businesses, and consumers.