Annual Summit on Information, Technology, and American Democracy

While Americans have access to more information than ever before, the expansion of disinformation and deep fakes has resulted in an American electorate divided by how they consume information. The consequences are dire: citizens are addicted to social media and lack the education needed for a productive civic participation, ultimately allowing polarization and animosity to proliferate. How do we fix our broken information landscape and the threats it poses to an informed citizenry? What tools do we need to find accurate information in the age of AI and algorithms?

Globally known as a leader in technological development, Purdue University is also home to scholars pursuing cutting-edge research in the democratic use and abuse of technological innovations and information technologies, from AI computing to the internet and social media. This summit will bring thought leaders and policymakers into conversation with scholars to discuss how AI and algorithms have upended our current media ecosystems and what we can do about it. 

The first annual Summit on Information, Technology, and American Democracy will take place on April 30, 2026, at Purdue University's Indianapolis campus.

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