Session
Organizer 1: Suun Faye, ISOC
Organizer 2: ENERST MAFUTA KATOKA, Internet Society ( Affordable Internet Access SIG )
Speaker 1: Sara Bedri, Civil Society, African Group
Speaker 2: Jesse Nathan Kalange, Civil Society, African Group
Speaker 3: Asma Abdalla , Technical Community, African Group
Suun Faye, Civil Society, African Group
Aji Fama Jobe, Technical Community, African Group
ENERST MAFUTA KATOKA, Technical Community, African Group
Roundtable
Duration (minutes): 90
Format description: These roundtable will be incredibly stimulating and informative, with participants sharing their insights, experiences, and predictions about the theme.
1. Is there any regulatory frameworks in place to address counterfeit AI products, if not, what can we do to ensure authentication, traceability, and labeling standards?
2. How are consumers being informed about the risks of counterfeit AI products and guided on identifying authentic products from reputable sources?
3. What AI technological solutions, are being implemented to automate the detection and verification of AI product authenticity?
What will participants gain from attending this session? This workshop aims to equip participants with the knowledge, tools, and collaborative networks needed to build effective AI Armor and combat counterfeiting effectively.
1. Enhanced understanding of the impact of counterfeiting and the role of AI in combating it.
2. Insights into best practices and industry perspectives on unified standards.
3. Practical strategies and frameworks for implementing AI-powered anti-counterfeiting measures.
4. Networking opportunities with industry peers and experts.
Description:
With the advancement of Artificial intelligence (AI) with no doubt it has revolutionized numerous industries, spurring innovation that contribute to socio-economic growth in many countries but it has also faced in challenges, particularly in combating counterfeit products which create global vulnerabilities that call for collective action.
This theme intents a deep dive into the concept of "AI Armor," a metaphorical shield that represents unified standards aimed at fortifying digital innovations and consumers against the scourge of counterfeiting specially in African where many choose substandard equipments that may be cheaper due to economic disadvantage.
1. Enhance Understanding of the threat in the global impact of AI counterfeit products on industries, economies, and consumers.
2. Presenting possible AI technologies and applications in counterfeit detection and prevention.
3. Unified Standards and Regulatory Framework for unified standards in AI-powered anti-counterfeiting measures.
4. Hearing from experts in different sectors on their experiences, challenges, and successes in combating counterfeiting.
5. Collaborative Solutions: Facilitating discussions and group activities to brainstorm innovative strategies and solutions.
Hybrid Format: This will be a hybrid session where participants can join and contribute meaningfully to awards achieving the outcome of the session