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Knowledge in the Age of Disinformation and AI | The Development Podcast

Mar 12, 2026 · 23m

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What does knowledge mean in an age of AI, deepfakes, and disinformation? When information is everywhere, the real challenge is distinguishing insight from noise. In this episode of the Development Podcast, host Toni Karasanyi explores how knowledge is evolving in a world where machines can generate convincing arguments and personalized realities shape how we consume information. Tech journalist Jamie Bartlett , author of How to Talk to AI (And How Not To) , explains how individuals can use AI tools without being misled — and why critical thinking matters more than ever. Paschal Donohoe , the World Bank Group’s Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer, discusses how the Bank is turning…