Media executive Andy Lack and award-winning journalist Kara Swisher will headline a conversation titled “AI and the Search for Truth” during Mississippi Today’s second annual “All In on Mississippi Summit” on Oct. 8, the nonprofit newsroom announced Tuesday.
The discussion will explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping journalism, media, business and public trust as technology is rapidly transforming how people consume and evaluate information.
The session is part of Mississippi Today’s 10th anniversary celebration and will bring together leaders from business, government, philanthropy, education and journalism for conversations about the state’s future.
“Artificial intelligence is changing nearly every aspect of life, including how news is produced and distributed and whether people can trust what they read, hear and see,” said Emily Wagster Pettus, editor-in-chief of Mississippi Today. “Andy Lack and Kara Swisher are experts on media innovation and accountability. Their conversation will illuminate one of the most important issues facing journalism and democracy today.”
‘AI and the Search for Truth‘
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in everyday life, questions surrounding misinformation, trust, ethics and the future of independent journalism are urgent.
During “AI and the Search for Truth,” Lack and Swisher will examine how AI is transforming the information ecosystem, the opportunities and risks the technology presents, and what journalists, civic leaders and the public must do to preserve trustworthy information.
The conversation will also explore how news organizations are adapting to rapidly evolving technology while remaining committed to accuracy, transparency and public service.
About Andy Lack
Andy Lack is a journalist, television and film producer, and media executive who has received 16 Emmy Awards and four Peabody Awards. During his 15 years leading NBC News as chairman and CEO, he transformed the organization into the world’s most-watched news division. He is executive chairman and founder of Mississippi Today and Deep South Today, the nonprofit network of local investigative newsrooms serving Mississippi, Louisiana and soon to be Arkansas. Lack has also served as CEO of Bloomberg Media Group, chairman and CEO of Sony Music Entertainment, and the first CEO of the Broadcasting Board of Governors overseeing Voice of America and Radio Free Europe. He co-founded MSNBC.
About Kara Swisher
Kara Swisher is one of the world’s foremost technology journalists and commentators. She is the host of “On with Kara Swisher,” co-host of the award-winning “Pivot” podcast, editor-at-large at New York Magazine and a CNN contributor. Swisher co-founded the influential technology publication Recode and has covered Silicon Valley and the technology industry for more than three decades. She is also the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir “Burn Book: A Tech Love Story.”
About the ‘All In on Mississippi’ summit
The “All In on Mississippi” summit is Mississippi Today’s annual gathering focused on innovative solutions, economic opportunity and community impact across the state.
Presented with support from JPMorgan Chase, and with the Foundation for the MidSouth serving as Impact Sponsor, the summit convenes leaders from government, business, education, workforce development, philanthropy and journalism to explore the ideas shaping Mississippi’s future.
Registration
The All In on Mississippi Summit begins at 1 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson.
Summit tickets are $25. Additional information, the full agenda and registration are available at: summit.mississippitoday.org/
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