Hosted and sponsored by Herbert Smith Freehills
Date: Tuesday 2 July 2024
Timing: 4:00 – 6:30 pm (Registration from 3:30 pm) followed by drinks and networking.
Venue: Herbert Smith Freehills, Exchange House, Primrose St, London EC2A 2EG, MAP.
Please note: This event will also be recorded and the recording will be available to delegates shortly afterward.
Bookings: The cost of attendance at this event in person is just £150 + VAT (£180) for SCL members and £300 + VAT (£360) for non-members. If you wish to attend this event please book online.
Event outline:
The emergence of AI generated content is changing the game when it comes to building and protecting both personal and corporate reputations in the digital landscape as well as identifying genuine content. Impact can be wide ranging from sensitive issues such as image based sexual content abuse to political manipulation.
Aside from existing laws, including applicable data protection regimes, there has been a recent flurry of new laws which regulate the creation and dissemination of digital content, including the passage of the EU Digital Services Act, the UK Online Safety Act 2023 and more recently, the EU AI Act. This enhanced regulatory environment will have material effects on the regulation of online safety, particularly where social media and other types of user-generated content are concerned.
Our speakers will discuss how these developments affect the operation of deepfakes, the implications for online safety and public trust, as well as identifying future legislative and commercial developments on deepfakes.
We will discuss:
- What is a deepfake and how they work;
- Applications of deepfakes;
- Applicable Laws in UK, including EU Proposals;
- How Digital Platforms are encountering the issues posed;
- Mitigation and risk-management.
Confirmed speakers:
Shobana Iyer, Barrister, Swan Chambers
James Balfour, Senior Associate, Herbert Smith Freehills
Benson Egwuonwu, Associate, DAC Beachcroft LLP
Rachel Kane,Senior Associate, TMT team, Herbert Smith Freehills
Roch Glowacki, Managing Associate, DCC team, Lewis Silkin
Amanda Chaboryk Head of Legal Data and Systems PwC
Ryan Long, Long & Associates PLLC (California)
Hazel Brayden, Managing Associate, Reputation Protection and Crisis Management team, Mishcon de Reya LLP
Tim Jotischky, PR Consultant, Former newspaper editor, The PHA Group
Bauthan Bintas, CEO, Imaginatrix
Lauren Shrubb, Associate, Lewis Silkin LLP
Agenda:
4:00pm – 4:15pm – Introductions: What are deepfakes and how do they work?
Shobana Iyer, Barrister Swan, Chambers
James Balfour, Senior Associate, Herbert Smith Freehills
4:15pm – 5:10pm – Panel 1 – Legal landscape applicable for Deepfakes:
Covering the new applicable UK and EU laws including Online Safety Act, EU AI Act, EU Digital Services Act, as well data protection, defamation etc.
Chair:
Benson Egwuonwu, Associate, DAC Beachcroft LLP
Panellists:
Rachel Kane, Senior Associate,TMT team, Herbert Smith Freehills
Roch Glowacki, Managing Associate, DCC team, Lewis Silkin
Amanda Chaboryk, Head of Legal Data and Systems, PwC
Ryan Long, Long & Associates PLLC (California)
5:10 – 5:30pm – Tea Break
5:30pm – 6:25pm – Panel 2: Applications of Deepfakes and Reputation Protection and Risk Management, including IP and PR. Also to deal with mitigation
Chair:
Shobana Iyer, Barrister, Swan Chambers
Panellists:
Tim Jotischky, Senior PR Consultant, Former newspaper editor, The PHA Group
Hazel Brayden, Managing Associate, Reputation Protection and Crisis Management team, Mishcon de Reya LLP
Bauthan Bintas, CEO, Imaginatrix
6:25pm – 6:30pm – Closing:
Lauren Shrubb, Associate, Lewis Silkin LLP
Why should you attend?
In a time when technology constantly evolves, reshaping the landscape of potential threats, staying informed and proactive is essential. This session brought to you by the SCL Digital Media Group will provide an unrivalled opportunity to take a deeper dive into key tech law topics helping you to hone your understanding and develop your skills in the digital landscape. Debate and discussion among the expert panellists and knowledgeable audience will add depth and additional insight to the discussion. By attending, you will not only deepen your comprehension of AI threats but also bolster your resilience against them, and gain valuable practical takeaways to apply to your daily practice.
Who should attend?
- IT Lawyers (in private practice and in-house)
- This is an essential event for lawyers and clients who work in and advise on digital media and online harms.
- IT Law academics and students
- Tech sector professionals & managers who need to better understand deepfakes.
- Anyone who works or is interested in digital media including digital publishing, rights management, clearances, content acquisition and licensing, social media, digital, identity, IP and brand protection
This event has been organised by the SCL Digital Media Group.
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