Biography
Robin (she/her) co-founded Metric Strategies in 2019, a national advertising agency that works with unions and other progressive organizations on campaigns and organizing. Robin is also a semi-professional wildlife and landscape photographer whose photos have been featured by Tourism Yukon. Robin is excited to welcome you all to Whitehorse, where she lives with her partner, two children and 43 house plants.
Workshop Details
The Newlywed Game: Disinformation and AI Slop Edition
In the age of generative AI, political disinformation is spreading faster than measles in Alberta. But why does disinformation spread so easily online–on both the left and the right? Taking a look at social media algorithms, AI trends and human psychology, this session will dive into how disinformation spreads, the impact it’s having on our democratic society and practical tips, like logic checking instead of fact checking, to combat it.