The Virtual Symposium on AI Companions: The New Frontier of Kids’ Screen Addiction and Online Harms is an online event organized by Seton Hall University School of Law's Institute for Privacy Protection and the Gibbons Institute for Law Science & Technology. This symposium aims to address the emerging challenges posed by AI-generated virtual characters that interact with children, potentially leading to increased screen time and associated mental health issues.
The symposium will cover key topics such as the mechanisms through which AI companion bots engage and potentially addict young users, the business models driving these platforms to maximize user engagement, and comparisons between AI companions and other digital platforms like social media and gaming. Additionally, the event will explore legal avenues to regulate AI companion platforms, including discussions on dark patterns, strict liability, and existing laws governing social media, as well as the need for new legal frameworks.
The event will feature opening remarks by Gaia Bernstein, Technology Privacy and Policy Professor of Law at Seton Hall University School of Law. Panel discussions will include experts like Laura Marquez-Garrett from the Social Media Victims Law Center, Camille Carlton from the Center for Humane Technology, and Nicki Reisberg, a digital safety advocate. These sessions aim to provide insights into the safety concerns, business models, and potential legal actions related to AI companion bots.
This symposium is particularly relevant for legal professionals, policymakers, educators, and parents who are concerned about the impact of emerging technologies on children's well-being. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges posed by AI companions and explore potential solutions to mitigate associated risks.
Speakers(9)
Camille Carlton
Director of Policy at Center for Humane Technology
Director of Policy at the Center for Humane Technology, advocating for ethical technology practices.
Catherine Sharkey
Segal Family Professor of Regulatory Law and Policy at New York University School of Law
Segal Family Professor of Regulatory Law and Policy at New York University School of Law.
David Opderbeck
Professor of Law at Seton Hall University School of Law
Co-Director of the Institute for Privacy Protection and the Gibbons Institute for Law Science and Technology at Seton Hall University School of Law.
Gaia Bernstein
Technology, Privacy and Policy Professor of Law at Seton Hall University School of Law
Co-Director of the Institute for Privacy Protection and the Gibbons Institute for Law Science and Technology at Seton Hall University School of Law.
Josh Golin
Executive Director at Fairplay
Executive Director of Fairplay, an organization dedicated to ending marketing to children.
Laura Marquez-Garrett
Attorney at Social Media Victims Law Center
Attorney at the Social Media Victims Law Center, focusing on legal issues related to social media and its impact on users.
Meetali Jain
Director at Tech Justice Law Project
Director of the Tech Justice Law Project, focusing on legal issues at the intersection of technology and justice.
Nicki Reisberg
Podcast Host & Digital Safety Advocate at Scrolling 2 Death Podcast
Host of the 'Scrolling 2 Death' podcast and advocate for digital safety.
Paul Ohm
Professor of Law; Chief Data Officer at Georgetown Law
Professor of Law and Chief Data Officer at Georgetown Law, specializing in technology law.
Event Details
- Date
- November 10, 2024
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Newark, United States
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, policymakers, educators, parents, and individuals interested in the impact of AI on children's well-being.
- CLE Credits
- 2.5 General Credits