Episode 57. In this episode of All Quiet on the Second Front, Tyler Sweatt sits down with Wasim Khaled, CEO of Blackbird.AI, to explore the critical issue of disinformation and its implications on modern society. Wasim shares his journey from being a gearhead with a computer science background to co-founding Blackbird.AI, a company dedicated to combating the manipulation of narratives in the information age. The conversation delves into the evolution of disinformation, the challenges in identifying truth in a complex media landscape, and the innovative approaches Blackbird.AI employs to address these issues.

Wasim emphasizes the existential threat posed by disinformation, highlighting how it influences everything from public health to geopolitical stability. He discusses the importance of narrative intelligence and the tools his team has developed to quantify and mitigate the effects of disinformation. This episode provides a deep dive into the complexities of modern information warfare and the innovative solutions being developed to counteract it.

What’s Happening on the Second Front:

The journey from tech enthusiast to disinformation expert
Understanding and defining narrative attacks
The role of technology in detecting and combating misinformation
Real-world implications of disinformation on businesses and national security
The impact of generative AI and the need for regulation in the information ecosystem

Connect with Wasim:

• LinkedIn: Wasim Khaled

Connect with Tyler:

• LinkedIn: Tyler Sweatt

• Website: Second Front Systems

57. Navigating the Misinformation Maze with Wasim Khaled