Speaker
Description
This workshop will equip educators and youth practitioners with a relatable understanding of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), its potential risks and harms, and effective strategies for mitigation. First, an empirical backdrop will be provided on the usage of different types of GenAI technologies. The workshop will then cover how this technology can be misused to facilitate cyberbullying, including harassment and cyberbullying through the creation and spread of harmful content; hate speech through the generation and propagation of biased, discriminatory content; deepfakes through the creation of realistic but fabricated images and videos; doxing through the collection and exposure of someone's personal information online; and the orchestration of mass harassment or false reporting campaigns. The workshop will also address how catfishing, sextortion, and identity theft can have serious consequences for young people and can be facilitated by GenAI's ability to create fake identities and generate manipulative content.
This workshop will then present practical strategies for various stakeholders, highlighting the importance of media literacy, critical consumption of online content, and recognizing signs of AI-generated harm. We will discuss platform accountability in detecting and labeling AI-generated content, verifying users, and restricting harmful outputs. This workshop will provide attendees with actionable takeaways and practical implementations to proactively address the emerging challenges of GenAI among youth. Finally, the workshop will provide updated, relevant resources for youth, parents, and educators to address GenAI harms and promote prosocial interactions and experiences online.
Keywords
generative ai, cyberbullying, online harms, educators, mental health, aggression
| Please indicate what type of scientific contribution it is | Mixed method study |
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| Please also indicate what kind of contribution it is: | Mixed |
