IGF 2025 Open Forum #63 Will Deep Fakes & Security breaches Stall AI Revolution

    Classroom
    Duration (minutes): 90
    Format description: A 90-minute classroom style forum is essential for “Will Deep Fakes & Security Breaches Stall the AI Revolution?” as it allows for a multi-stakeholder discussion on a complex, high-impact issue. 1. Comprehensive Exploration – Deep fakes and security breaches pose technical, ethical, and regulatory challenges. The session enables experts from cybersecurity, AI ethics, law enforcement, and policy to discuss risks and safeguards. 2. Diverse Perspectives & Collaboration – AI-driven threats affect governments, businesses, and individuals differently. The roundtable fosters debate on governance models, case studies, and countermeasures. 3. Interactive & Actionable Takeaways – Live scenario analysis, Q&A, and policy recommendations will ensure an engaging and solution-oriented discussion. A shorter session would oversimplify the debate, while a 90-minute classroom forum ensures depth, engagement, and well-rounded output.
    Description
    As AI adoption accelerates, deep fakes and security breaches pose significant threats to trust, privacy, and governance. This 90-minute roundtable will explore how these risks could stall AI innovation and undermine trust in digital ecosystems, while also identifying strategies to strengthen resilience. Bringing together experts in cybersecurity, AI ethics, law enforcement, and policy, the discussion will address: 1. The Scale of the Threat – How deep fakes and security breaches erode public trust and impact businesses, elections, and national security. 2. Governance & Regulation – The need for ethical AI frameworks, legal safeguards, and international cooperation to mitigate risks. 3. Building Resilient AI Systems – Best practices in AI security, deep fake detection, and trust-building measures. Through interactive discussions, live scenario analysis, and Q&A, this session will provide practical insights for policymakers, businesses, and digital rights advocates. It will contribute to strengthening AI governance and ensuring the internet remains a secure, trustworthy, and innovation-friendly space.

    To ensure a rich and inclusive hybrid experience, this session will integrate real-time interaction and digital engagement tools to facilitate equal participation for both onsite and online attendees. 1. Facilitating Interaction – A dedicated online moderator will ensure that virtual participants can actively ask questions, engage in discussions, and contribute to live polls alongside in-person attendees. 2. Hybrid Session Design – The session will feature structured debates, live scenario analysis, and Q&A segments to foster an interactive and engaging discussion. Hybrid breakout rooms will encourage collaboration across locations. 3. Digital Tools for Engagement – Platforms such as Slido will enable live polling, brainstorming, and real-time feedback. AI-generated transcripts and chat-based Q&A will enhance accessibility. This approach will ensure an engaging, seamless, and inclusive experience for all participants, regardless of their location.
    Organizers
    Academy of Digital Health Sciences
    Ms. Mevish P. Vaishnav, Academy of Digital Health Sciences & Health Parliament - Private Sector - Asia Pacific Region Haitham El Noush - Director , UNITAID, Multi-lateral body - Norway - EU Region Dino Castaldo DELL’ACCIO , CIO, United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund - Multi-lateral Body - US Carol Banks - Private Sector - Africa Dr. Rajendra Pratap Gupta, Chairman, Commonwealth AI Consortium - Asia Pacific Region
    Speakers
    Ms. Mevish P. Vaishnav, Academy of Digital Health Sciences & Health Parliament - Private Sector - Asia Pacific Region Haitham El Noush - Director , UNITAID, Multi-lateral body - Norway - EU Region Dino Castaldo DELL’ACCIO , CIO, United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund - Multi-lateral Body - US Carol Banks - Private Sector - Africa Dr. Rajendra Pratap Gupta, Chairman, Commonwealth AI Consortium - Asia Pacific Region
    Onsite Moderator
    Online Moderator
    Rapporteur
    SDGs
    8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
    9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
    17. Partnerships for the Goals


    Targets: This session aligns with SDG 8 (Decent Work & Economic Growth), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by addressing the risks of deep fakes and security breaches in the AI-driven economy. SDG 8 – Decent Jobs & Economic Growth Cybersecurity threats and AI-driven misinformation can disrupt businesses, lead to job displacement, and create economic instability. The session will explore ethical AI governance and workforce preparedness to ensure secure and sustainable AI-driven economies. SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure Building resilient AI security frameworks is critical to ensuring that AI continues to drive innovation, enhance digital infrastructure, and promote responsible industrial growth. SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals Tackling deep fakes and security breaches requires global collaboration between governments, tech industries, and regulatory bodies. The session will emphasize multi-stakeholder cooperation and policy alignment to develop trustworthy AI ecosystems.