Who Trolled Amber? - Who Trolled Amber: Live

Episode Date: May 20, 2024

"Misinformation, disinformation, and trolling campaigns are not just a celebrity story. They are everywhere. They affect how we see reality online."In a year when four billion people are heading to the polls, and with the World Economic Forum warning that online misinformation is the most severe risk the world faces, Who Trolled Amber? shines a light on the shady industry of social media manipulation. It reveals how bots and trolls can sway opinions from celebrity trials to general elections.On May 16th Alexi Mostrous will be joined by Jen Robinson, Amber Heard’s lawyer, and Gina Neff, Executive Director of the Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy at the University of Cambridge in the Tortoise newsroom to discuss Who Trolled Amber? and give their insights into the world of online disinformation and its effect on all of our everyday lives. You can book your place here, to attend in person or online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello, I'm Alexi Mostros, the host of Tortoise's podcast, Who Trolled Amber, which looks into whether there was an organized trolling campaign against Amber Heard. Thanks very much to everyone who's listened so far. I'm excited to announce that on Wednesday the 12th of June I'll be hosting a live event to discuss who trolled Amber with Jen Robinson, Amber Heard's lawyer, and Gina Neff from the Mindaru Center for Technology and Democracy. It's a chance to get exclusive insights into the making of the podcast and hear from the experts about celebrity PR, online disinformation and its influence on all our lives. You'll also get the opportunity to ask any burning questions about the show.

To book your place, just go to tortoismedia.com and click on the book section of the website, or click on the link in this episode's description. It's free for tortoise members and it's £15 for non-members. We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 12th June in the Tortoise Newsroom.