The Digital Minefield: AI, Misinformation, and Detox

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the non-stop flood of AI headlines, viral deepfakes, and notifications on your phone? The Digital Minefield: AI, Misinformation, and Detox is a practical, engaging workshop designed to give you a deeper understanding of the modern digital world, building your confidence to engage with the technology and know how to put it down. (NZ citizens and residents free with ID, others pay $120.)

Description

This course is free for NZ citizens and residents.  Please enrol online and bring photo ID when attending the workshop.

If you are not a NZ citizen or resident, a fee of $120 applies and you must phone the office on 04 385 8919 to register.

Together, workshop participants will demystify how artificial intelligence actually works, acknowledge some of the harms of this new technology, learn about the characteristics of mis/disinformation, build resilience against fake news, and explore why our brains weren’t built for the infinite scroll. You will walk away from the workshop with a better understanding of the hidden forces shaping your screen, equipped with real-world tools to cut through the digital noise.
 
Dr. Andrew Chen is a leading New Zealand specialist at the intersection of digital technology ethics and public policy. With a PhD from the University of Auckland in Computer Systems Engineering, Andrew brings a deep technical understanding and applies it towards systemic issues and interventions. With extensive experience advising public agencies and private companies on governing emerging technologies, Dr. Chen translates complex technical concepts into clear, accessible insights for the community. He is passionate about helping people understand technology's societal impacts, and thinking more deeply about what’s happening behind the scenes, so we can all navigate today’s complex digital landscape.
 
Note:  Courses need a minimum number to go ahead so if we don't have enough enrolments a few days before the start date, we have to cancel. We'll let you know by email so please check yours regularly. If you need to cancel your registration, here are our terms and conditions: "What You Need to Know".