“What’s at stake is the world”

Maria Ressa, a Nobel Peace Prize winner and founder of Rappler, highlights the critical stakes for democracy in the upcoming U.S. election. She shares her experiences facing persecution for her journalism in the Philippines and emphasizes the influence of big tech on disinformation. Ressa calls for heightened awareness and action to combat the threats against journalistic integrity, illustrating the dangers posed by AI and social media. She stresses that the survival of factual reporting is essential in navigating today’s complex landscape.