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Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 2:15 pm
- 3:25 pm PST
The rapid adoption of generative AI has created a cycle where personal information cascades perpetually. Niloofar Mireshghallah examines generative AI’s interplay between data, people, and models.
Computer security traditionally protects digital systems from criminals or governments. Thomas Ristenpart explores “known-adversary” threat models, in which the adversary is an intimate partner, family member, or other close acquaintance.
Sandeep Bhadra is a venture capitalist at Menlo Ventures. His talk will describe what venture capital firms look for in potential investment candidates, and ‘long-term greedy’ strategies for founders when raising capital
From Gamergate to revenge porn, cyberharassment and abuse disproportionately target women — often with devastating consequences. Join this expert panel to discuss how we can make a meaningful contribution to a gender-equal internet.
Christian Marc Schmidt is principal and founder of Schema, a creative design and technology studio focused on the intersection of interaction design and data visualization.
With millions of songs available through the Internet, recommendation algorithms are a must. Dr. Gert Lanckriet discusses the state of the art in automated music analysis and the potential for context-aware recommendations.
“Your data will only be used in aggregated form.” — what does this statement mean, and why is it so often included in privacy policies? And does this practice actually protect your privacy?
Gabriela Marcu designs health information systems that fit social practices and workflow, to alleviate the strain that chronic conditions place on our healthcare system.