Session
Organizer 1: James Nathan Adjartey Amattey, Bahneister Technologies
Speaker 1: Paola Galvez, Civil Society, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Speaker 2: James Nathan Adjartey Amattey, Private Sector, African Group
Speaker 3: Natalie Tercova, Technical Community, Eastern European Group
Speaker 4: Ananda Gautam, Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Nicolas Fiumarelli, Civil Society, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Osei Manu Kagyah, Civil Society, African Group
Natalie Tercova, Technical Community, Eastern European Group
Roundtable
Duration (minutes): 60
Format description: A roundtable layout encourages equal participation and interaction among all participants. We plan to make this as interactive as possible and listen to shared experiences of regulatory limitations from different parts of the world.
1. What specific regulations currently hinder the adoption of AI, and how can these be reformed to promote technological advancements to ensure safety? 2. How can policymakers and regulatory bodies design flexible regulations that can adapt to rapid technological advancements without compromising on ethical standards and public safety? 3. What examples of successful AI applications in critical areas (like emergency drones, and industrial automation) can be used to inform future regulatory approaches that foster innovation and safeguard the public? 4. What strategies can be implemented to mitigate employment risks while capitalizing on A benefits for productivity and economic growth?
What will participants gain from attending this session? Takeaways for Participants: 1. Knowledge: a. Negative impacts of overregulation on innovation. b. Examples of regulations hindering beneficial technologies. c. Balancing innovation with public safety concerns. 2. Insights: a. Youth perspectives on technology and responsible innovation. b. Potential of AI-driven technologies for societal challenges. c. Need for nuanced approach to regulation. 3. Understanding: a. Complex relationship between policy, technology, and society. b. Importance of youth engagement in technology discussions. c. Collaborative efforts for a technology-driven future. 4. Tools: a. Framework for evaluating regulation impact on innovation. b. Strategies for advocating for responsible technology development. c. Network of young people passionate about technology. 5. Additional Benefits: a. Critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. b. Networking and collaboration opportunities.
Description:
This workshop, led by young minds, tackles the critical issue of overregulation hindering technological innovation. It focuses on how stringent policies like the EU AI Act are perceived as barriers to progress, potentially slowing down the development and deployment of beneficial technologies. Through engaging discussions, participants will explore specific examples of overregulation's impact, such as AI-driven emergency drones with defibrillators facing regulatory hurdles despite their potential for saving lives. Additionally, concerns around new biases introduced by AI content policies and other regulations impeding innovation will be addressed. This conversation aims to empower the next generation to harness technology's full potential for societal good, while seeking modifications to existing regulations that support innovation without compromising public safety. The ultimate goal is to find a balance between policy and progress, ensuring responsible technological advancement.
1. A comprehensive report summarizing the key discussions, insights, and recommendations from the session. 2. A set of concrete policy recommendations addressing the identified regulatory barriers and proposing modifications to support responsible innovation. 3. Organization of additional workshops, seminars, and advocacy campaigns to continue the conversation about responsible technology and policy reform.
Hybrid Format: Hybrid Platform: We are aware that the IGF will utilize a reliable video conferencing platform that supports seamless interaction between onsite and online participants. Dual Moderation: We have assigned two moderators, one onsite and one online, to manage the flow of discussion and ensure everyone has an opportunity to contribute. Active Participation Tools: We will encourage online participants to use features like chat, polls, and Q&A to engage in real-time discussions. Shared Documents: We will use collaborative tools like Google Docs or online whiteboards to allow participants to contribute ideas and work together on solutions in drafting workshops outputs. Accessibility: We will arrange to ensure the session is accessible to all participants, regardless of location or disability, by providing closed captioning, transcripts, translation and alternative formats for materials.