Trust, Misinformation and News Credibility: Rebuilding the Public’s Confidence in Journalism

Public trust in journalism is facing unprecedented challenges. The rise of deepfakes, fake news and algorithm-driven misinformation has blurred the line between fact and fiction. At the same time, audience fragmentation — fueled by filter bubbles and partisan echo chambers — has intensified polarization and eroded the shared reality that credible journalism depends on.

Session Highlights:

• The evolving threat of AI-generated disinformation and social media manipulation
• The impact of audience fragmentation on news trust and civic discourse
• The growing ecosystem of fact-checking, transparency tools and media literacy efforts

Moderated by:

Patrick Healy, Assistant Managing Editor, The New York Times

Speakers:

• Brian Stelter, Chief Media Analyst, CNN
• Sara Fischer, Media Correspondent, Axios
• Oliver Darcy, Founder and Author, Status