2nd Edition of the Summer School “Artificial Intelligence for a Secure Society”
Date: Jul 06, 2025 – Jul 12, 2025
Location: Otranto, Lecce (LE) – Italy
Description:
The pervasive influence of social media platforms has undeniably transformed the landscape of contemporary discourse. While these platforms facilitate open discussions on diverse topics, they simultaneously present significant challenges associated with misinformation and the manipulation of public opinion. With the advent of advanced Artificial Intelligence (generative AI) and Large Language Models (LLM), the dissemination of misinformation has become increasingly sophisticated, threatening the integrity of online discourse and eroding trust in institutions and among communities. It is crucial for policymakers, academics, and industry leaders to collectively address these issues. The goal of the summer school on “Artificial Intelligence for a Secure Society” is to empower individuals with the means to foster a more secure communities, both online and offline. By gathering experts from diverse fields, the program will tackle pressing challenges through the lens of AI. Participants will learn how artificial intelligence can be used to identify, analyze, mitigate, and counteract various threats, including misinformation, disinformation, fake news, orchestrated online campaigns, and information warfare.
Topics covered will include:
– Data Science
– Artificial Intelligence
– Cybersecurity
– Social networks Analysis
– Network Science
– Generative AI
– Trustworthy AI
– Explainable AI
– Neural Networks
– Machine/Deep Learning
Features of the Summer School:
– Keynotes
– Interactive lectures
– Hands-on group projects
– Networking opportunities with experts and peers
General Chairs
– Carmela Comito (ICAR-CNR)
– Maurizio Tesconi (IIT-CNR)
– Giuseppe Manco (ICAR-CNR)
Organizing Committee
– Angelica Liguori (ICAR-CNR)
– Daniela Gallo (ICAR-CNR & University of Salento)
– Fabrizio Durante (University of Salento)