Digital Odyssey “Tackling Misinformation and Disinformation: Innovations & Challenges” is an online event organized by the Ontario Library Association (OLA) and planned by OLITA Council, according to their website.)

Dr. Rubin’s Winter 2024 course (on Misinformation & Viral Deception (FIMS9328) originally presented their case studies in their end-of-course poster session, themed: “‘Lies and Scams and Myths. Oh My!’ Pulling Back the Curtain on Manipulative Deceptive Behaviours: Case Studies and Preventative Strategies.” One of the OLA directors, who organized the Digital Odyssey event, also attended our poster session. She then extended the invitation to the entire class to to apply to show-case their work at her upcoming digital conference. Five students’ works were accepted and will be presented at the Event. Congratulations to those students whose works were accepted!

Digital Odyssey Contents: “From debunking deepfakes to spotting shady sources, arming library users against misinformation and disinformation can feel like a constant and ever-changing challenge. Join us at this year’s Digital Odyssey to learn what’s new in the fight against misinformation, and how to prepare your users (and yourself) for the AI-generated landscape. View the full program here.  

Date & Time

Date: Monday, June 10, 2024
Time: 10 AM ET – 4 PM ET
Location: Online (via Zoom) – Registration is now open!“