LIVESTREAM: Maria Ressa, WNYC’s Brian Lehrer discuss democracy in the age of AI

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa joins WNYC's Brian Lehrer for a live conversation on defending and rebuilding democracy in the age of artificial intelligence

MANILA, Philippines – Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Rappler CEO Maria Ressa will join WNYC host Brian Lehrer for a conversation on democracy in the age of artificial intelligence (AI) on Thursday, October 15, in New York (Friday, October 16, Philippine time).

The event, “Democracy Dialogues,” is co-presented by New York Public Radio (NYPR) and Rappler and will take place at The Greene Space in Lower Manhattan.

Lehrer, host of the Peabody Award-winning The Brian Lehrer Show, and Ressa will discuss the challenges of understanding, defending, and rebuilding democracy at a time when AI is rapidly transforming how people access information and engage with the world.

“Democracy Dialogues” is NYPR’s ongoing live event series examining the state of democracy and the roles of journalism, free expression, and an informed public in sustaining democratic institutions.

The conversation comes as Ressa releases her new book, The Fight Back: A Citizen’s Guide to Standing Up to Dictators, on October 13.

The event will also be livestreamed on WNYC’s website, C-SPAN, and on Rappler’s YouTube channel. Portions of the conversation will air on The Brian Lehrer Show on Friday, October 16, at 10 am Eastern Time.

Watch the livestream starting at 7 am on Friday, October 16 (Philippine time), or 7 pm on Thursday, October 15 (US Eastern Time). – Rappler.com

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