Session
Digital Communication Research Center, Konkuk University, Seoul, South Korea
1. Wontae Lee, Former President of Korea Internet Security Agency (KISA), Visiting Professor of Hongik University 2. Yongsuk Hwang, Director/Professor, Digital Communication Research Center at Konkuk University 3. Jaekwan Jeong, A Manager, Kakao, 4. Jinhwa Ha, A Manager, Kakao 5. Ock Heo, Public Policy Director, Meta Korea
Speaker 1: Yongsuk Hwang, Director/Professor, Digital Communication Research Center at Konkuk University
Speaker 2: Jaekwang Jeong, Manager, Team Leader, Tech Ethics team, Kakao
Speaker 3: Çağatay Pekyörür, Head of Community Engagement & Advocacy, Africa, the Middle East and Turkey, Meta
Melissa Hye-Sun Yoon, Professor, Hanyang University School of Law, Republic of Korea
Jaekwan Jeong (Kakao)
Targets: This panel session on leveraging AI for human rights protection in East Asia directly contributes to several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: SDG 4 (Quality Education): Target 4.5: By addressing the safe and inclusive use of digital platforms through AI, the session supports eliminating disparities and promoting inclusive education environments. Target 4.7: The discussion on ethical AI use and governance frameworks promotes the acquisition of knowledge to advance sustainable development. Target 4.a: The emphasis on AI governance for protecting vulnerable populations aligns with creating inclusive and effective learning environments. SDG 5 (Gender Equality): Target 5.1 and 5.5: The session’s focus on combating digital rights infringements against minorities, including women, through AI supports ending discrimination and promoting women’s participation and leadership. Target 5.b: Highlighting AI technologies' role in enhancing the empowerment of women through more inclusive digital platforms. SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities): Target 10.2: Discussions on AI-based frameworks for digital rights protection promote the inclusion of all, irrespective of personal and social attributes. Target 10.3: By proposing new governance structures and policies that include diverse stakeholders, the session supports the reduction of inequalities and the elimination of discriminatory practices. This panel will provide insights into how AI can be harnessed effectively to not only enhance digital governance but also ensure that these technological advances benefit all sectors of society, thereby supporting key objectives of the SDGs related to education, gender equality, and reduced inequalities.
Onsite Presentation
In the evolving landscape of global digital governance, the imperative to safeguard human rights within digital platforms is increasingly acknowledged. This panel at the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) expands its focus to encompass the broader Asian context, evaluating how AI-based self-regulation can be customized to regional needs. The session will blend insights from real-life cases, platform norms, and specific instances of digital rights violations across Asia to discuss how AI technology can bolster human rights protections.
Panel Composition:
- Yongsuk Hwang (Konkuk University): "Automated, Technology-Based Digital Human Rights Protection and Self-Regulation on Korean Digital Platforms"
This presentation categorizes instances of digital human rights threats on Korean platforms, proposing an AI self-regulation framework to effectively address issues such as hate speech and discrimination.
- Jaekwan Jeong(Kakao): "Kakao's AI and Human-Centric Approach to Digital Rights"
This talk outlines Kakao's policies against hate speech, the development of a corpus for harmful speech affecting youth, and automated methods for digital rights protection. It also discusses principles for utilizing AI to benefit humanity, grounded in practical policy examples.
- Çağatay Pekyörür(Meta) : "AI-Based Self-Regulation and Governance in Protecting Digital Rights on Facebook and Instagram"
This presentation analyzes instances of digital rights infringements on Facebook and Instagram in Africa, the Middle East and Turkey, introducing Meta's AI-driven self-regulatory techniques and governance models.