The Age of Synthetic Truth: Can Research Prevent Collapse of Reality? | Roundtable at the EP

Recorded live on September 8, 2026, from the European Parliament in Brussels, this high-level roundtable discussion brings together leading researchers, policymakers, and EU officials to address the critical challenges posed by AI-driven disinformation and synthetic media to democratic integrity. Co-hosted by the University of Latvia (Coordinator of the AI4Debunk project) and MEP Ivars Ijabs (Renew Europe, Latvia), the session explores cutting-edge research, policy strategies, and technological solutions under the framework of the European Democracy Action Plan. Chapters: 0:00:00 - Opening Address | Prof. Ivars Ijabs, Member of the European Parliament and Peter Burian, Policy Officer at European Commission DG CONNECT 0:10:46 - Welcome note, introduction to the AI4Debunk project | Prof. Inna Šteinbuka, AI4Debunk Project Coordinator, University of Latvia 0:13:16 - Round table discussion | Prof. Inna Šteinbuka, Sigita Struberga, Dr. Franc van der Bent, Dr. Pascaline Gaborit, Dr. Kevin El Haddad, Jan Kragt and Georgi Gotev 0:49:06 - Q&A and comments from the audience | Prof. Inna Šteinbuka, AI4Debunk Project Coordinator, University of Latvia 1:21:02 - Concluding Remarks | Prof. Ivars Ijabs, Member of the European Parliament and Peter Burian, Policy Officer at European Commission DG CONNECT