AI-generated media has developed from meme generation and curiosity to a threat to the integrity of information. Canvas8 spoke to Angelika Sharygina to understand what the adoption of AI throughout media production will mean for the consumption of entertainment and the fight against disinformation.
Angelika Sharygina is a policy advisor, researcher, and impact founder. She specialises in dis/misinformation interventions, strategic policy advisory, and impact-driven technologies while promoting responsible AI. Sharygina holds a King's College London master's degree in war studies. Powered by a mission to counter information warfare, she joined the Trépel lab at Trinity College Dublin and is pursuing a doctorate in information integrity. Sharygina has been honoured as a United Nations and TEDx speaker and listed in 130 Women Who Change the World 2023 for her contributions to society. She's a sought-after expert for governments and forward-thinking organisations navigating the complexities of the digital age.
Nicholas Lising-White is a behavioural analyst at Canvas8. With a degree in human geography from UCL, he is interested in the impact of differing cultural conditions on human behaviour. Outside of work, he can be found meandering between cafes on his bike, testing his culinary skills, and intermittently pottering around a rugby pitch.