Social Media and Safety with Meta Whistleblower Frances Haugen

In 2024, global AI threats have become a major concern, altering the technology landscape. With nearly half the world gearing up for elections, the rise of persuasive AI avatars on ill-prepared social platforms has transformed how at what scale information warfare is waged. At this AI at Melbourne Colloquium, join Frances Haugen, known for her whistleblowing actions against Meta (formerly Facebook), as she unpacks recently revealed documents from Meta obtained through legal actions by 44 US states and territories. She will connect how the company’s lack of transparency concerning AI safety issues on its platforms around children can also shine a light on what we may face as elections unfold this year, and what solutions are available. In this talk, discover the implications of corporate opacity in today's emerging intangible economy.