FRAMING REMARKS by Dr. Austin Doctor and PANEL 'Beyond the Bright Shiny Object...' at the 2024 GSTPV

FRAMING REMARKS by Dr. Austin Doctor, Head of Counterterrorism Research Initiatives, National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology, and Education Center, University of Nebraska Omaha and PANEL 'Beyond the “Bright Shiny Object:” Understanding How Terrorists Harness the Power of Emerging Technologies' - From Luddite skepticism to tech utopianism, experts are moving beyond simplistic narratives to explore how terrorists exploit emerging technologies-and how counterterrorism professionals are simultaneously using these same tools for prevention and deradicalization. Effective tech policy requires a nuanced understanding of which platforms and tools are most vulnerable, along with thoughtful regulation that safeguards civil liberties.
Panelists:
Ms. Naureen Chowdhury Fink [Moderator], Executive Director, Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism
Ms. Jessica Davis, Visiting Senior Fellow, The Soufan Center
Mr. Don Rassler, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Combating Terrorism Center at West Point
Ms. Vidhya Ramalingam, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Moonshot
Dr. Kim Cragin, Director of the Center for Strategic Research, National Defense University
At the 2024 Global Summit on Terrorism and Political Violence