Media’s Role in Combating Disinformation in the Era of Social Media
Source: AIBD Session 3: Media’s Role in Combating Disinformation in the Era of Social Media In recent years, with the advancement of technology through the internet and social media, news and information spread with the speed of light alongside fake news. Recognising the importance of addressing the growing tsunami of infodemics, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic, AIBD dedicated 1-hour session on the topic with leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region sharing their expertise. This session was held on 3rd June 2021, during the AIBD Leaders’ Web-Summit: Redefining the Role of Media in the New Norm, and focused on the topic “Media’s Role in Combating Disinformation in the Era of Social Media”. This session featured Ms. Atsuko Okuda the Regional Director of International Telecommunication Union Asia Pacific Region, Mr. Zulkarnain Mohd Yasin the Chief Regulatory Officer of Malaysia Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), Ms. Ashwini Natesan a lawyer and lecturer at Asia-P