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A vital part of the conversation revolved around the dissemination of misinformation and how it fosters an echo chamber effect in both traditional and social media. The alarming presence of artificial intelligence and disinformation campaigns was discussed as a significant threat to information integrity—not just domestically, but influenced by foreign entities as well. The consensus was clear: one must “triple check” any information that incites a strong reaction before accepting it as truth.