Theme: An urgent need for global regulations and governance for AI and emerging technologies
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The proliferation of AI and emerging technologies is rapidly reshaping our digital ecosystems, demanding immediate and coordinated regulatory responses on a global scale. While the marriage of AI with the metaverse and other platforms heralds a new age of innovation, it simultaneously introduces complexities that challenge our existing policy frameworks. These complexities, coupled with the borderless nature of the metaverse, underscore the urgent imperative for international governance that ensures user protection and technological growth in tandem.
As we navigate this uncharted terrain, the call for collective global action resonates stronger than ever. Constructing these new regulatory scaffolds isn’t a solitary endeavor; it mandates a harmonized effort, involving policymakers, technologists, legal experts, and users alike. Every stakeholder plays a pivotal role in drafting a future where AI and related technologies are used responsibly, ethically, and to the benefit of humanity at large.
This roundtable is set to be a crucible for meaningful dialogue and collaboration. Together, participants will endeavor to draft actionable strategies, regulatory blueprints, and governance models that prioritize both innovation and the overarching safety and rights of users in the AI-augmented world.
Key Objectives
- Fostering international collaboration
- Enabling inclusive policymaking
- Balancing innovation with regulatory standards and frameworks
Key Stakeholders
- Global policymakers and regulators
- Representatives from major tech companies
- International business executives
- Lawyers specializing in digital rights and technology law
- Global Citizens, Community leaders, and civic organizations
- Academics researching tech policy and governance
- Tech startups in the Metaverse and AI space
Time and Agenda Details
Agenda Item | Session Start Time | Session End Time |
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Overview and Introduction Elizabeth Rothman, Burcu Killic | 11:00 am PST 7:00 pm GMT | 11:12 am PST 7:12 pm GMT |
Welcome remarks by the Opening Speaker Louis Rosenberg | 11:12 am PST 7:12 pm GMT | 11:22 am PST 7:22 pm GMT |
Key Contributor Statements/Interventions (5 minutes each) Rob Sherman, Daniela Tulone, Elsa Papadopoulou, Marcelle Elzerman, Lorena Giuberti Coutinho | 11:22 am PST 7:22 pm GMT | 11:37 am PST 7:37 pm GMT |
~ 5 Minutes Break – 11:37 am PST to 11:42 am PST | 7:37 pm GMT to 7:42 pm GMT | ||
Thematic Discussion and SWARM Intelligence Gathering on Governance Reimagined: Building Adaptive Regulatory Standards and Frameworks for the Metaverse This session is an opportunity to draw upon the esteemed expertise of our participants, who are at the forefront of shaping adaptable, forward-thinking policies for the ever-changing landscape of technology. The session is designed to unite global stakeholders in a commitment to an ongoing policy evolution, reflecting the shared goal of fostering a safe, innovative, and inclusive Metaverse. Kavya Pearlman, David Baltaxe, Pam Dixon | 11:42 am PST 7:42 pm GMT | 12:47 pm PST 8:47 pm GMT |
~ 20 Minutes Break – 12:47 pm PST to 1:07 pm PST | 8:47 pm GMT to 9:07 pm GMT | ||
Thematic Discussion and SWARM Intelligence Gathering on Navigating Market Dynamics and Transparency in the Metaverse and AI Economy: The Trade Secrets Dilemma This session will focus on harmonizing the global economic landscape with the evolving metaverse and AI developments, paying particular attention to the challenge of balancing trade secret protection with the need for transparency in AI system design, testing, and deployment. The discussions will examine how market forces and transparency can be aligned in virtual economies and AI-driven markets, while still safeguarding intellectual property rights. Burcu Killic, David Baltaxe, Theodore Leavell | 1:07 pm PST 9:07 pm GMT | 2:08 pm PST 10:08 pm GMT |
Concluding Remarks & Adjourn Elizabeth Rothman, Burcu Killic | 2:08 pm PST 10:08 pm GMT | 2:20 pm PST 10:20 pm GMT |