July 2026 PDM – Combating the Deepfake Era: Building Trust and Digital Resilience in the Age of AI
July 11 @ 4:45 pm IST - 7:00 pm IST
Free – ₹1000⚠️ Note:
This is a physical meeting. Kindly register only if you are certain of your attendance. As this is an in-person PDM, catering arrangements will be made based on confirmed registrations. Your cooperation in avoiding no-shows will help prevent unnecessary food wastage.
Program Details:
Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
Mode: Physical
Location: Hotel Matsya (Adyar), No 53, Opp : GRT Jewellers, 26, 1st Main Rd, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, Chennai,
CPE: 2 hours
Agenda:
16:45 – 17:15: Networking and High tea
17:15 – 17:18: Welcome by ISACA Chennai Chapter Director Programs
17:18 – 17:30: Chapter Updates & Speaker Introduction
17:30 – 18:50: Session on “Combating the Deepfake Era: Building Trust and Digital Resilience in the Age of AI” by Ms. Sugitha Sarangaraj
18:50 – 19:00: Questions and Closure comments
Synopsis:
In an era where Artificial Intelligence is transforming communication, the rise of deepfake technology has created new challenges for truth, trust, and digital safety. AI-generated images, videos, and voices are becoming increasingly realistic, making it essential for individuals and organizations to develop critical verification skills.
This session explores the evolution of deepfakes, their impact on journalism, democracy, businesses, and society, and the growing risks of misinformation, identity misuse, and digital manipulation. Drawing from real-world examples and fact-checking practices, it will highlight practical methods to identify manipulated content, verify information, and build responsible digital behaviour.
The discussion will also focus on the ethical use of AI, the importance of media literacy, and how professionals can become resilient digital citizens in an AI-driven world.
The goal is not to fear AI, but to understand, adapt, and use technology responsibly while protecting authenticity and trust.
The session will focus on understanding the impact of AI-generated misinformation, identifying deepfakes, strengthening digital verification skills, and creating responsible awareness in today’s evolving media landscape.
About the speaker:
Sugitha Sarangaraj is an accomplished journalist and media professional with over 20 years of experience in television, print, and digital journalism. She is the Founder of Thanaatchi Media Pvt. Ltd., an independent Tamil digital news platform committed to responsible journalism and amplifying voices that matter. Previously, she created history as the first woman News Editor/Head in Tamil television news media, leading editorial teams and driving impactful news coverage.
Throughout her career, Sugitha has worked with leading media organizations including Dinamalar, Sun TV, Kalaignar TV, and News7 Tamil. Her expertise spans journalism, media ethics, digital media transformation, newsroom leadership, public relations, media law, AI in journalism, and responsible storytelling. She is also a passionate advocate for child rights, women’s empowerment, environmental awareness, and media literacy.
An engaging keynote speaker and panelist, Sugitha has addressed audiences across educational institutions, corporate organizations, and international forums. She was selected as an official participant in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), where she explored topics including artificial intelligence, misinformation, newsroom technology, and responsible media practices.
For more information, please visit her LinkedIn profile – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sugitha-sarangaraj-3678319
