BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ISACA Chennai Chapter - ECPv4.9.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ISACA Chennai Chapter X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://isaca-chennai.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ISACA Chennai Chapter BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:"Asia/Kolkata" BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20260101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID="Asia/Kolkata":20260711T164500 DTEND;TZID="Asia/Kolkata":20260711T190000 DTSTAMP:20260708T181805 CREATED:20260708T034806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T044908Z UID:49379-1783788300-1783796400@isaca-chennai.org SUMMARY:July 2026 PDM - Combating the Deepfake Era: Building Trust and Digital Resilience in the Age of AI DESCRIPTION:⚠️ Note: \nThis 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. \nProgram Details:  \nDate:   Saturday\, July 11\, 2026\nMode: Physical\nLocation: Hotel Matsya (Adyar)\, No 53\, Opp : GRT Jewellers\, 26\, 1st Main Rd\, Gandhi Nagar\, Adyar\, Chennai\,\nCPE: 2 hours \nAgenda: \n16:45 – 17:15: Networking and High tea\n17:15 – 17:18: Welcome by ISACA Chennai Chapter Director Programs\n17:18 – 17:30: Chapter Updates & Speaker Introduction\n17:30 – 18:50: Session on “Combating the Deepfake Era: Building Trust and Digital Resilience in the Age of AI” by Ms. Sugitha Sarangaraj\n18:50 – 19:00: Questions and Closure comments \n\nSynopsis: \nIn 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. \nThis 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. \nThe 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. \nThe goal is not to fear AI\, but to understand\, adapt\, and use technology responsibly while protecting authenticity and trust. \nThe 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. \nAbout the speaker:\n \n \n\nSugitha 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. \nThroughout 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. \nAn 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. \nFor more information\, please visit her LinkedIn profile – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sugitha-sarangaraj-3678319 \n URL:https://isaca-chennai.org/events/july-2026-pdm/ LOCATION:Mathsya Adyar\, No 53\, 26\, Gandhi Nagar 1st Main Rd\, Opp : GRT Jewellers\, Gandhi Nagar\, Adyar\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu\, 600020\, India CATEGORIES:PDM ORGANIZER;CN="ISACA%20Chennai%20Chapter":MAILTO:officemanager@isaca-chennai.org / hon.secretary@isaca-chennai.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR