Speakers:

• Matthew Blomberg​​ Ph.D., Temple University Japan, Assistant Professor of Journalism
• ​John W. Cheng​​ Ph.D., Aoyama Gaukin University, Associate Professor, Department of International Communication

Overview:

Misinformation, disinformation, and emerging forms of AI-generated pseudo-information are increasingly disrupting the global information landscape. These phenomena pose serious challenges for individuals and institutions attempting to discern what is accurate, trustworthy, and reliable. This presentation draws on a series of recent studies conducted by Assistant Professor Matthew Blomberg and Associate Professor John W. Cheng, including a new investigation into the illusory truth effect and the influence of need for cognition on vaccine disinformation susceptibility in Japan. The session will examine cross-national trends, particularly in Japan and the United States, and discuss potential tools, procedures, and policy responses for mitigating the spread and impact of false and deceptive information.

Moderator: Kyle Cleveland, ICAS Co-director and Associate Professor of Sociology, Temple University Japan

  Institute of Contemporary Asian Studies, Temple University, Japan Campus  https://www.tuj.ac.jp/icas | icas@tuj.temple.edu