Big Brother and Big Data: A Conversation

The Centre de droit public comparé is organising a conference on Thursday 31 October 2024 from 5pm to 7pm on ‘ Big Brother and Big Data ’ by Barry FRIEDMAN, Professor at New York University School of Law, and Beatriz BOTERO ARCILA , Assistant Professor of Law at Sciences Po and affiliated to the Berkman Klein Center at Harvard University.

TOPIC: 

In the past, police and national security officials received information that led to “suspicion” that someone was a threat or at risk of violating the law. An investigation would begin. Today, data collected on everyone—whether suspected or not—is stored away, and algorithms inform us if there is a risk from a particular individual. This is the world of “indiscriminate data surveillance” and Artificial Intelligence.

Is AI-driven use of indiscriminate data surveillance lawful? Do the benefits of its use outweigh the risks? Can it be used safety? What controls are required to make sure its use is safe? How do the legal regimes of the United States and Europe differ in this regard, and what is the right approach?

The conference will take place in the Salle des Conseils, Escalier M, 2e étage Centre Panthéon, 12 place du Panthéon, 75005 Paris.

Registration is compulsary to attend the conference.

Registration here.