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1st Workshop on the Dynamics of Information and Misinformation Ecosystems

Computational and Physical Approaches to the Dynamics of Information

Physical and computational models of information ecosystems: understanding how cross-source alignment drives the perception of truth.

Date August 4–5, 2026
Location Centro Cultural UFRGS
R. Eng. Luiz Englert, 333
Porto Alegre, Brazil
Format Hybrid
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About the Workshop

This workshop welcomes researchers and policymakers to examine the complex interplay between information dynamics and the propagation of misinformation, with emphasis on modelling the mechanisms that drive the emergence, diffusion, and persistence of false narratives in interconnected sociotechnical systems.

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Themes

The workshop addresses topics spanning AI-generated content, social media dynamics, and media literacy, with particular emphasis on how cross-platform alignment between social media, traditional media, and official government documents modulates the epistemic conditions under which individuals and communities assess the truthfulness or falsehood of circulating information.

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Call for Participation

We welcome expressions of interest from individuals wishing to present ongoing or completed work, or to join the discussions and round tables on the specific topics in the programme. Submit your expression of interest →

Venue

Centro Cultural UFRGS

R. Eng. Luiz Englert, 333
Porto Alegre · RS · Brazil

A cultural space in the heart of Porto Alegre, maintained by the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul.

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