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Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Privacy January 2024 Meeting

  • Thursday, January 11, 2024
    • In-Person Event
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Task Force on AI, Cybersecurity & Privacy Sponsors

  • Alibaba
  • Amazon
  • Ancestry
  • AT&T
  • BSA – The Software Alliance
  • Consumer Data Industry Association
  • CTIA – The Wireless Association
  • Deloitte
  • Equifax
  • FedEx
  • Google
  • Intuit
  • Johnson Controls
  • Maximus
  • Meta
  • Microsoft
  • NCTA—The Internet & Television Association
  • NEC
  • Okta
  • Oracle
  • Palo Alto Networks
  • RELX
  • Security Scorecard
  • Skydio
  • Verizon
  • VMWare
  • ZoomInfo

Co-Chairs

  • South Carolina Senate President Thomas Alexander
  • California Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin

Vice Chairs

  • Texas Rep. Giovanni Capriglione
  • Connecticut Sen. James Maroney

NCSL Staff

  • Heather Morton, Denver
  • Susan Frederick, Washington D.C.
  • Barrie Tabin, Washington, D.C.
  • Nicole Ezeh, Washington, D.C.

Thursday, Jan. 11

Offsite

Consumer Electronics Show

4-5 p.m.

Milano Foyer East, Promenade level

Registration Desk for Badge Pickup

6-7:30 p.m.

Octavius Terrace, Promenade South level

Task Force Reception

Friday, Jan. 12

8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Milano Foyer East, Promenade level

Registration Desk for Badge Pickup

8-8:30 a.m.

Neopolitan Ballroom I, Promenade level

Breakfast

8:30-8:45 a.m.

Neopolitan Ballroom I, Promenade level

Welcome and Introductions

  • South Carolina Senate President Thomas Alexander 
  • California Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin 

8:45-10 a.m.

Neopolitan Ballroom I, Promenade level

Guardians of the Digital Realm: Navigating Online Safety for Kids

We will explore crucial topics in safeguarding children’s digital experiences. Our speakers will discuss practical regulatory approaches for maintaining a secure online environment for our youngest internet users.

Moderator:

  • Connecticut Sen. James Maroney 

Speakers:

  • Andy Kingman, president, Mariner Strategies LLC 
  • Nick Tarasen, senior corporate counsel, Amazon 

10-10:30 a.m.

Neopolitan Ballroom I, Promenade level

Snapshot: Demystifying Drones—Skydio

Learn about the benefits and responsible use of drones and the impact on privacy, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.

Speakers:

  • Ben Husch, director of policy and community affairs, Skydio 

10:30-10:45 a.m.

Break

10:45-11:45 a.m.

Neopolitan Ballroom I, Promenade level

Jackpot or Jack-pwned? Betting on Cybersecurity in Casinos and Decoding Nevada's Laws to Keep the House Secure

Recent casino cyberattacks have shown the importance of being prepared before bad actors strike. In this session we will delve into the cybersecurity challenges faced by two giants in the hospitality and entertainment industry—Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts, shedding light on the vulnerabilities exploited by bad actors, the lessons learned in the aftermath, and how Nevada state agencies are bolstering their data security measures.

Moderator:

  • Texas Rep. Giovanni Capriglione 

Speakers:

  • Representatives from the Federal Bureau of Investigation 
  • Ira Victor, chief forensic analyst, Discovery Technician 

11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.

Neopolitan Ballroom I, Promenade level

Lunch and State/Federal Update

Includes update on AI reports issued by state committees and workgroups, state executive orders and the Biden administration’s executive order.

Speakers:

  • Susan Frederick, senior federal affairs counsel, State-Federal Relations, NCSL 
  • Heather Morton, director, Financial Services, Technology and Communications, NCSL 

1-2 p.m.

Neopolitan Ballroom I, Promenade level

Business Meeting

Discuss Task Force plans for future task force meetings and review work products.

Presiding:

  • South Carolina Senate President Thomas Alexander 
  • California Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin 

2-2:15 p.m.

Break

2:15-2:45 p.m.

Neopolitan Ballroom I, Promenade level

Snapshot: Consumer Technology Association (CTA)

AI holds enormous potential to improve our world, and CTA’s members represent the cutting edge of a trend that will transform how we communicate, do business, and take care of one another. Hear from CTA how it is engaging in the national AI conversation.

Speaker: 

  • Doug Johnson, vice president, emerging technology policy, Consumer Technology Association 

2:45-3:15 p.m.

Neopolitan Ballroom I, Promenade level

Update: Universal Opt-Out Mechanisms

To help individuals better control the use and transfer of their personal information, seven comprehensive state privacy laws empower residents to opt out of the sale of personal data and the processing of personal data for targeted advertising on a default basis through technological signals such as browser settings and plug-ins. Come learn about the latest updates in the development and use of Universal Opt-Out Mechanisms.

Speaker:

  • Keir Lamont, director for U.S. legislation, Future of Privacy Forum 

3:15-4:30 p.m.

Neopolitan Ballroom I, Promenade level

Reality Remix: Navigating Deepfakes and Digital Authenticity

Let’s learn more about the intricate landscape of deepfakes and their potential impact on elections and privacy. Our speakers will provide insight on how to collectively strengthen our defenses against digital disinformation and safeguard the integrity of elections and other digital content.

Moderator:

  • California Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin 

Speakers: 

  • Nate Persily, James B. McCatchy Professor of Law, Stanford Law School 
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