Digital Platforms and Societal Harms Tech Forum Reveals 2022 Interactive Program
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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The program has been announced for the Digital Platforms and Societal Harms Tech Forum, taking place virtually over multiple events from 17 October to 4 November 2022. This IEEE Computer Society tech forum focuses on dangerous societal harms – Hate Speech, Extremism, Exploitation, Misinformation, and Disinformation – that are amplified by digital platforms such as social media, online games, and the metaverse. Attendees will hear about the latest approaches to these critical problems, including insights from experts developing technological solutions such as AI and machine learning, join Q&A sessions with the speakers, and participate in small group discussions on each topic.
Key Points:
- This IEEE Computer Society tech forum focuses on dangerous societal harms Hate Speech, Extremism, Exploitation, Misinformation, and Disinformation that are amplified by digital platforms such as social media, online games, and the metaverse.
- The IEEE Computer Society's Tech Forum on Digital Platforms and Societal Harms brings together policymakers and technologists to explore the intersection of current technical efforts with public policies, and the resulting impacts on society.
- The program includes the following scheduled activities:
The session will discuss hate speech on digital platforms, from social media to online gaming and the metaverse. - The use of digital platforms to aid in violent extremism (terrorism) and child exploitation will be examined in our second panel.