Katie Harbath

Renée DiResta, a research manager at the Stanford Internet Observatory, and Katie Harbath, a former public policy director at Facebook, dive deep into the world of disinformation during conflicts. They discuss the chaos of social media narratives amid the Israel-Hamas war and the challenges of verifying online content. With insights into how platforms handle misinformation and the emotional toll on content moderators, they emphasize the importance of credible journalism and critically assessing information sources in a fogged landscape.

In this insightful discussion, Katie Harbath, a tech consultant and former Facebook executive, joins Nicole Schneidman, a technology policy strategist, and Dean Jackson, a policy expert and fellow at Tech Policy Press. They delve into the preparedness of social media platforms for post-election challenges. Topics include the threat of misinformation, the struggles of election officials, and the implications of high-profile figures spreading false claims. The trio emphasizes the need for collaboration between tech companies and electoral bodies to safeguard democracy.

Katie Harbath, the chief global affairs officer at Duco Experts, dives into the tech issues that resonate with voters, revealing insights from a recent poll. She discusses the rising prominence of concerns like online child safety and election integrity in political discourse. The conversation shifts to the role of influencers in modern campaigning and how they engage voters differently than traditional pundits. Lastly, the anxieties surrounding AI, including job displacement and deep fakes, are examined, stressing the need for thoughtful regulation in the evolving landscape.