Convergence Cafe:  Who Do We Trust? Reclaiming Health Authority in an Era of AI and Social Media

Tuesday, December 1, 2026
SHIFT Retail Lab (1235 W Broad St.), 4:00-5:30pm

The landscape of health information is changing rapidly. Traditional guidance from healthcare providers and public institutions is increasingly being replaced or shaped by digital tools. Today, people routinely turn to AI search engines, chatbots, medical influencers, and algorithmically curated content for health guidance. While these tools offer accessibility and immediacy, they challenge long-standing models of expertise and institutional legitimacy. Join VCU scholars across disciplines to explore how technology is reshaping how we find, use, and evaluate health information. Come ready to connect across fields, explore the implications of this changing landscape, and consider where we go from here.

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