Truth or AI? Deepfakes, Deception, and the Fight for What’s Real
October 2 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am PDT
Keynote Speaker: Mary Carmichael, Toronto Metropolitan University
Thursday, Oct 2 | 9:30 am – 10:30 am
What if the influencer you admire most wasn’t real? Thanks to AI, that’s not the future, it’s today’s reality. From deepfakes and voice clones to AI-written articles and synthetic personas, misinformation is spreading faster than ever and blurring the line between real and fake. And it doesn’t stop at social media. These same technologies are entering the workplace, shaping how we communicate, collaborate, and make decisions.
AI offers incredible potential for productivity and creativity but it also raises questions about trust, governance, and responsibility. In this keynote, we’ll explore how to detect, adapt, and thrive in a world where the real and artificial are colliding.
You’ll see examples of AI in action, uncover how digital fakes are made, and leave with practical tools to navigate a reality where truth is contested. At BCIT, we’re not just watching this shift, we’re preparing people for it. By providing learners and staff with the skills, judgment, and leadership mindset to turn disruption into opportunity, BCIT is building readiness today for the workplaces of tomorrow. This session sets the stage for how BCIT is ensuring our community can meet the future with confidence and help shape a world we can trust.
