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Reclaiming Truth
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| With Steven Rosenbaum (Dir., Sustainable Media Center), Marty Baron (ex-Exec Editor, Washington Post). |
| NYPL, 5th Ave & 42nd St, Celeste Auditorium |
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May 20 (Wed) , 2026 @ 07:00 PM
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The author & filmmaker speaks with the former editor of The Washington Post about AI & our fundamental experience of truth.
From media & history to medicine, education, & justice-fast-moving, profit-driven artificial intelligence threatens to erode shared consensus & continues to raise new questions about what we can still trust. In his new book, The Future of Truth, Steven Rosenbaum begins with a personal investigation that expands into an examination of systems under pressure. Featuring conversations with experts across philosophy, media, law, & technology, Rosenbaum explores what happens when attention & information are manipulated by bots & power operates through precise algorithms-and asks whether truth can be rebuilt before reality is rewritten.
Rosenbaum speaks with Marty Baron, the former editor of The Washington Post, about efforts to rebuild truth into something more reliable-and whether it can be saved before it's too late.
To join the event in-person | Please register for an In-Person Ticket. Doors will open 30 minutes before the program begins. For LIVE from NYPL events, we generally overbook to ensure a full house. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment; we will do our best to accommodate everyone. Booked seats that have not been claimed will be released shortly before start time, & seats may become available then. A standby line will form 30 minutes before the program.
To join the livestream | A livestream of this event will be available on this NYPL event page. To receive an email reminder shortly in advance of the event, please be sure to register! If you encounter any issues, please join us on NYPL's YouTube channel.
Steven Rosenbaum is the executive director of the Sustainable Media Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to exploring the impact of AI & social media on truth & society. An accomplished writer & commentator, Rosenbaum has authored books such as Curation Nation & The Future of Truth, where he delves into the ethical & societal implications of technology on media & public discourse. With a master's degree from NYU's Gallatin School focusing on the future of truth, he is a recognized thought leader on issues related to media integrity, AI, & digital transformation. His insights are regularly featured in publications like HuffPost, Forbes, & Fast Company, making him a sought-after speaker on the evolving landscape of technology & truth.
Marty Baron retired in 2021 as executive editor of The Washington Post. News staffs under his leadership have won 18 Pulitzer Prizes. In addition to his eight-plus years leading The Post, he served as the top editor at The Boston Globe & The Miami Herald. His tenure at the Globe included its investigation into the Catholic Church's concealment of clergy sex abuse, which won a Pulitzer Prize for Public Service & was portrayed in the Oscar-winning movie Spotlight. He is the author of Collision of Power: Trump, Bezos & The Washington Post (2023).
ACCESSIBILITY NOTES
In-Person
Assistive listening devices and/or hearing loops are available at the venue.
ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation & real-time captioning (CART) are available upon request. Please submit your request via this form at least two weeks in advance.
This venue is fully accessible to wheelchairs.
Livestream
Captions & a transcript will be provided.
Media used over the course of the conversation will be accompanied by alt text and/or audio description.
You can request a free ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation of the event: please submit your request via this form at least two weeks in advance.
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