Welcome to Rethinking Tech's first guest interview! We’re kicking off with a powerful conversation featuring Ruth Cabal, former CNN anchor and journalist. Together, we explore how technology, AI, and social media are reshaping elections, politics, and the very foundation of truth in the digital era.

👉 What we cover:

• Ruth’s journey as a journalist in an age of deepfakes and algorithmic manipulation

• The impact of AI-generated misinformation on elections and democracy

• A deep dive into the Philippine elections and lessons for global democracies

• How social media, Cambridge Analytica, trolls, and disinformation campaigns have changed how voters engage with truth

• The rise of historical revisionism and the challenges for journalists in an era of digital distortion

• The future of AI in journalism and why human connection and trust matter more than ever

📌 Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Ruth Cabal and Her Work
02:23 The Impact of Deep Fakes on Journalism
05:07 Reflections on Recent Global Events
10:29 Overview of the Philippine Elections
16:22 Political Dynamics in the Philippines
23:39 The Role of Social Media in Elections
28:09 The Role of Cambridge Analytica in Elections
29:32 Trolls and Disinformation Campaigns
31:34 Historical Revisionism and Its Impact
33:12 The Scrubbing of Truth-Based Information
35:21 Navigating Misinformation as a Journalist
44:55 The Future of AI and Journalism
48:15 The Importance of Human Connection in Technology

👥 Connect with us:

• ⁠⁠Ruth Cabal on LinkedIn⁠⁠

• Aparna Bhushan on LinkedIn
• Harinda Katugaha on LinkedIn
• Learn more: rethinkingtech.co

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