Ethical and Societal Implications of Security Technologies in Border Management
The upcoming workshop, Ethical and Societal Implications of Security Technologies in Border Management, scheduled for November 20, 2024, will bring together stakeholders from four EC-funded projects (I-SEAMORE, BAG-INTEL, ODYSSEUS, and FLEXI-Cross) to address the ethical complexities within border security technologies. Through expert presentations and breakout discussions, participants will explore legal, societal, technological, and operational perspectives, including the AI Act's influence, privacy concerns, ethical integration in technology, and practical challenges faced by end users. The workshop aims to foster collaboration, identify key ethical principles, and propose actionable solutions to enhance compliance with societal values in border management operations.
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10:00 | Opening and welcome remarks
10:10 | Unpacking the AI Act: Insights from the ODYSSEUS project on research impact, challenges, and concerns by Marina Andeva (Institute of International Sociology of Gorizia)
10:25 | BAG-INTEL: Navigating ethical challenges in AI-powered baggage screening: BAG-INTEL's approach by Javier Valls-Prieto (University of Granada) and Henrik Larsen (Legind Technologies)
10:40 | Towards assessing risks of the FLEXI-cross toolkit by Ioana Cristina Cotoi (Engineering Ingegneria Informatica SPA)
10:55 | Navigating public trust and ethical boundaries in EU maritime border and security technologies: the I-SEAMORE approach to citizen engagement by Lorenzo De Sabbata (Institute of International Sociology of Gorizia)
11:10 | Breakout sessions – interactive discussions Participants will split into three breakout rooms to discuss specific topics brought forward by the presenters.
Room 1: Legal and regulatory frameworks for ethical border technologies: How do legal frameworks affect border security technologies and how can we ensure compliance with ethical standards?
Room 2: Addressing societal challenges and ethical dilemmas: Discussion on privacy, bias, and human rights concerns, and involving communities in technology development.
Room 3: Operationalising ethical and societal principles in border management technologies: How can ethical principles be integrated into border operations - discussion on practical solutions.
12:20 | Closing remarks and next steps