Feeds, Fakes and Fractures: The New Frontlines of Democracy

New Lines Magazine

How AI, algorithms and disinformation are reshaping truth, power and politics — and what it means for democracy’s future

The Frontline Club

In an era already defined by algorithmic feeds, weaponised disinformation, and deepfakes that blur the line between fiction and fact, democracy faces a crisis of credibility. The platforms we rely on to inform and connect us are increasingly being used to divide, deceive and manipulate. At the same time, AI is accelerating the pace and scale of influence — making it harder than ever to know what’s real, and easier than ever to rewrite reality.In this New Lines Magazine / Frontline Club salon, a panel of journalists and authors will explore: who benefits when the truth is broken? What role are journalists, tech companies and policymakers playing in the breakdown — or defence — of democratic discourse? And how can societies navigate a world where information is both weapon and battleground? Olivia Solon is technology editor at Bloomberg. She has spent most of her 16-year journalism career on the technology beat, and previously worked for outlets including WIRED, The Guardian and NBC News. After a six-year stint in San Francisco covering Silicon Valley, she recently moved back to London to focus on the European tech scene.Victoria Turk is a journalist focusing on tech and longform. She was previously features editor at Wired UK, the technology editor at New Scientist and the UK editor at Motherboard, Vice’s tech and science channel. Join us for a timely and urgent conversation on the future of truth — and what’s at stake when it fractures.The event will be followed by a Q&A discussion.*Doors will open at 6.30pm and the event will start at 7pm. Please join us in the bar on the first floor until called to the event space.As usual, there will be time for conversations and networking after the event.Tickets for this event are free but you need to register, as seating is limited.By registering for this event you consent to receiving communications about this event, both before and after.Photographs and video recordings may be taken at this event. Photos and videos may be used on our website and social media.