UNN representatives take part in the international forum "Dialogue on Fakes 3.0"

Ludmila Makarova, head of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Journalism and Mass Communication at Lobachevsky University's Institute of Philology and Journalism, and Ilya Pomerantsev, project specialist, took part in the international forum "Dialogue on Fakes 3.0." The event was held in Moscow under the auspices of UNESCO as part of the Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2025.

The forum brought together about four thousand participants from over 80 countries including representatives from media, science, education, and international organisations. The discussions focused on topics such as the fight against misinformation, the development of media literacy, and the role of artificial intelligence in building trust in information.

Ludmila Makarova participated in the Global Fact-Checking Network (GFCN) Expert Discussion Club: "Uniting Continents". She shared the experience of the UNN Centre for AI in Journalism  and talked about the #STUDFACTCHECK project. This project aims to introduce artificial intelligence technologies into fact-checking processes and develop the digital skills of future journalists. As part of the project, the AUTOFACTCHECK system is being developed. The system is a neural network platform for automated verification of information accuracy.

Ilya Pomerantsev took part in discussions, expert sessions, and talks. On the sidelines of the forum, business meetings were held to discuss cooperation between the Centre and government agencies in the media sector. These meetings focused on developing joint projects related to media literacy, fact-checking, and the use of AI technologies in journalism.

"The forum was a unique venue for professional dialogue on how technology can help strengthen trust in information instead of undermining it. We started our work in fact-checking back in 2020 and have since accumulated significant experience in information verification. We have developed and tested fact-checking methodologies for future journalists, and we are convinced that effective countering of fake news relies not just on technological solutions but primarily on understanding how to work with sources, analyze content, and critically evaluate information. For us, it’s essential that artificial intelligence augments human professional skills and contributes to fostering a culture of responsible and conscious attitude to information," Ludmila Makarova said.