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Roundtable Free

Deepfake pornography discussion – What are the solutions for prevention and detection?

10am – 12pm 20 May 2024 techUK, 10 St Bride Street, London, EC4A 4AD

This roundtable will take place in-person.

The growth of AI technologies, while undoubtedly offering many innovations, has also made it easier for individuals to create and distribute “fake” content without consent. The rise of deepfake pornography, especially in relation to revenge porn, has become a notable issue. Just last month, celebrity Taylor Swift became victim to non consensual deepfake porn which circulated online.

Of all types of harm related to generative AI, nonconsensual deepfakes affect the largest number of people, with stats showing that 90% of deepfake victims are women. This highlights the disproportionate impact on women, who often find themselves targeted by perpetrators seeking to manipulate them with fake explicit content. Though revenge pornography and deepfakes are not new phenomenon, the rise of generative AI has made it easier than ever to create deepfake pornography and sexually harass people using AI-generated content.

Though the Online Safety Act has criminalised the sharing of nonconsensual deepfake pornography, there is a need for continued collaboration across sectors to effectively tackle the problem both in the short and long term. The tech industry remains at the forefront of tackling deepfake porn. techUK members are pioneering innovative solutions including watermarking, protective shields on images and detection technologies among other measures.

techUK's initiative is to host a roundtable discussion discussing deepfake pornography. This is an opportunity to bring together the tech sector, law enforcement agencies and other key stakeholders, to initiate a collaborative dialogue on emerging challenges and effective strategies for addressing the issue.

Attendees include techUK members and representatives from the VAWG Taskforce, Police Digital Service, National Crime Agency TRACER team, Office of the Police Chief Scientific Advisor, Home Office and National Police Chiefs' Council.

Roundtable objectives

Introductory discussions between law enforcement agencies and tech industry to raise awareness and understanding of the deepfake pornography issue.
Present and discuss case studies showcasing ongoing efforts and emerging technologies for detecting and flagging deepfake content.
Identify potential collaborations between law enforcement agencies and tech companies to combat deepfake pornography.
Discuss emerging needs, challenges and priorities.

Javahir Askari

Policy Manager, Digital Regulation, techUK

Javahir joined techUK in June 2022, as Policy Manager for Digital Regulation.

Prior to joining techUK, she worked at the New Statesman, delivering cross sector policy research and events for their policy supplement. Javahir previously worked as part of the educational programme at the European Commission based in London, engaging with the UK's youth on the Brexit process.

Javahir holds a BA Politics and International Relations (Hons) from the University of Nottingham, an MA Human Rights from University College London, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from BPP University.

Email:: [email protected]
LinkedIn:: linkedin.com/in/javahiraskari,linkedin.com/in/javahiraskari

Georgie Morgan

Head of Justice and Emergency Services, techUK

Georgie joined techUK as the Justice and Emergency Services (JES) Programme Manager in March 2020, then becoming Head of Programme in January 2022.

Georgie leads techUK's engagement and activity across our blue light and criminal justice services, engaging with industry and stakeholders to unlock innovation, problem solve, future gaze and highlight the vital role technology plays in the delivery of critical public safety and justice services. The JES programme represents suppliers by creating a voice for those who are selling or looking to break into and navigate the blue light and criminal justice markets.

Prior to joining techUK, Georgie spent 4 and a half years managing a Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP) in Westminster. She worked closely with the Metropolitan Police and London borough councils to prevent and reduce the impact of crime on the business community. Her work ranged from the impact of low-level street crime and anti-social behaviour on the borough, to critical incidents and violent crime.

Email:: [email protected]
LinkedIn:: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgie-henley/

Cinzia Miatto

Programme Manager - Justice & Emergency Services, techUK

Cinzia joined techUK in August 2023 as the Justice and Emergency Services (JES) Programme Manager.

The JES programme represents suppliers, championing their interests in the blue light and criminal justice markets, whether they are established entities or newcomers seeking to establish their presence.

Prior to join techUK, Cinzia held positions within the third and public sectors, managing international and multi-disciplinary projects and funding initiatives. Cinzia has a double MA degree in European Studies from the University of Göttingen (Germany) and the University of Udine (Italy), with a focus on politics and international relations.

Email:: [email protected]

Ella Gago-Brookes

Team Assistant, Markets, techUK

Ella joined techUK in November 2023 as a Markets Team Assistant, supporting the Justice and Emergency Services, Central Government and Financial Services Programmes.

Before joining the team, she was working at the Magistrates' Courts in legal administration and graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2022. Ella attained an undergraduate degree in History and Politics, and a master's degree in International Relations and Security Studies, with a particular interest in studying asylum rights and gendered violence.

In her spare time she enjoys going to the gym, watching true crime documentaries, travelling, and making her best attempts to become a better cook.

Email:: [email protected]

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