As the digital landscape continues to evolve, it presents both opportunities and challenges for young professionals entering the Internet Governance (IG) field. While the growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies may create new job prospects, it also threatens to disrupt traditional industries and impact the job market. It's important to acknowledge the potential risks and opportunities that AI and other technologies may bring to the IG field and to discuss how young professionals can navigate the digital career labyrinth to achieve success.
This session will explore the professional opportunities available in the IG landscape, the future of work, and the impact of AI on the field, while also discussing strategies to address the challenges and uncertainties that may arise. By bringing together industry experts and young professionals, we hope to foster a productive dialogue on navigating the digital career labyrinth and preparing the next generation of professionals for success in the rapidly evolving digital economy.
Format:
- Introduction (5 mins)
- Roundtable discussion (40 mins)
Policy Questions:
- What are the potential impacts of AI on traditional industries, and how can youth adapt to these changes?
- What policy measures can be implemented to promote the ethical use of technology in business practice to safeguard youth employment?
- What sort of industrial, national, or regional policies should be in place to ensure that youth can have equitable access to job opportunities?
- How can policy initiatives support the re-skilling and up-skilling of professionals in traditional industries in the age of AI and automation?
- What results and measurements can indicate meaningful youth participation in IG that leads to better job opportunities?
Guest Speakers:
- Shradha Pandey, ITU Asia-Pacific Youth Envoy (on-site)
- Rajnesh Singh, Regional Vice-President, Asia Pacific of Internet Society (on-site)
- Anju Mangal, APrIGF MSG (on-site)
- Sophie Mitchell, Chief Communications Officer of auDA (on-site)
- Joyce Chen, APNIC (on-site)
- Pablo Hinojosa, APNIC (on-site)
Algorithms play an increasingly influential role in our daily lives, making it vital to consider the implications of these decision-making processes. It's crucial to think about the implications of these algorithm-based decision-making processes and make sure they are created to be open, equitable, and accountable.
Young people, being digital natives, tend to be more at risk of privacy violations and data misuse. This is why they should advocate stronger privacy laws that protect their personal information and uphold their right to self-determination of personal information. This discussion will cover the potential risks involved in online information sharing and the need for stricter privacy laws.
With each passing day the digital space is innovating and new technologies are emerging; changing how we work and live. For instance, IoT has the potential to make our lives easier and more convenient but it also raises concerns about privacy and security. One of the key issues related to IoT and privacy is eavesdropping, which refers to the unauthorized interception of private communications. As with great power comes great responsibility, it's crucial to take into account both the rising opportunities and dangers from these paradigm-shifting innovations.
Format:
- Introduction (5 mins)
- Panel discussion (30 mins)
- Q&A and Roundtable discussion (20 mins)
- Closing remarks (5 mins)
Policy Questions:
- How do we ensure that the moral and ethical values of a diverse range of stakeholders are represented in algorithmic decision-making processes?
- What legal frameworks are in place to protect people's privacy and security in the face of IoT eavesdropping in the Asia Pacific region?
- Can we design truly unbiased algorithms? How can biases and discrimination embedded in algorithms be addressed to promote internet fairness and equity?
- What kind of policies should be implemented to encourage collaboration between public and private sectors to ensure algorithmic decision-making contributes to upholding public interest?
- How should each of the stakeholders take the responsibility for a better future of the Internet by carefully handling the influence of algorithms?
Speakers:
- Edmon Chung, DotAsia (on-site)
- Jibu Elias, AI Ethics and Governance (remote)
- Vino Lucero, Internews (remote)
As young people increasingly turn to technology to connect, learn and engage with the world around them; it is vital that we examine the positive and negative impacts of emerging technologies and social media on the mental health and well-being of young people. Particularly, as the use of AI becomes more prevalent in society, it is imperative that we adopt proactive measures to safeguard children and young adults from potential harm and open up discussion on the ethical and moral implications of this technological revolution. Additionally, we should focus on the psychological effects of technology on young people and highlight the growing concerns around the impact of digital technologies on their emotional and cognitive development.
In relation to this, this discussion will strive to answer questions on how the youth can form a healthy relationship with technology. Moreover, as we are entering a time of digital change where AI is developing rapidly, many youths are feeling confused as to how they should deal with and coexist healthily with AI. We have witnessed the development of a psychological entanglement with technology and emerging technologies which forces a shift from traditional social life. One prominent example is the emergence of AI chatbots.
Format:
- Introduction (5 mins)
- Panel discussion (30 mins)
- Q&A (10 mins)
- Breakout group discussion (20 mins)
- Roundtable discussion (20 mins)
- Closing remarks (5 mins)
Policy Questions:
- How can ethical frameworks be developed to safeguard society against the impacts of rapidly advancing technologies, such as AI, on youth mental health and well-being?
- What collaborative partnerships can be forged to effectively address the challenges and concerns associated with the impact of technology on young people?
- What are the main factors that contribute to the negative impact of technology on the mental health of young people, and how can these be addressed?
- How can tech companies and platforms ensure that their products and services are designed and marketed in a way that prioritizes the well-being of young people?
- In what ways can formal and informal education be adapted to better equip young people with the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate the digital world in a way that promotes positive mental health and well-being?
Guest Speakers:
- Bianca Ho, NetMission Alumna (remote)
- Gayatri Khandhadai, Business & Human Rights Resource Centre (remote)
- Agita Pasaribu, Founder of Bullyid (remote)
As the world becomes more digital, young people need to have a voice in shaping the future of the Internet. Being the most frequent users of digital technologies, young people have a distinctive viewpoint on internet governance.
Youth-led initiatives can play a significant role when it comes to Internet policy and governance as they put forward new ideas and points of view. We can advance youth inclusion in Internet governance and make sure that the needs of youngsters are taken into consideration by collaborating with youth leaders and encouraging partnerships between youth organisations and the private or public sector.
This dialogue also aims to consider the issue of Internet accessibility and affordability. For many lower middle-class and rural populations in developing nations, the cost of internet service is still extremely high. This restricts their capacity to fully engage in the digital economy and benefit from opportunities provided by the internet. To realise the vision of "Internet for all," it is necessary to collaborate with the telecommunications sector to develop practical options that make Internet access and affordability possible for everyone, regardless of their socioeconomic status.
Format:
- Introduction (5 mins)
- Panel discussion (30 mins)
- Q&A (10 mins)
- Open Floor (40 mins)
- Closing remarks (5 mins)
Discussion Questions:
For the panel
- What leadership or influential roles within the Internet governance landscape should be undertaken by young people more actively?
- How can young people be prepared to pursue these opportunities?
- How does limited Internet access affect your engagement with the local youth community and their involvement in the Internet governance community overall?
For the open floor
- What are the most crucial skills and subject-matter expertise that young people should acquire in order to contribute to the Internet governance discourse?
- What are the indicators for meaningful participation? How can we foster and support the meaningful participation of youth?
- What are the potential risks of telecom having too much power on the market and more influence over Internet governance and policy? How can these risks be overcome?
- How can youth influence the policies that address the key challenges young people face in terms of data privacy, online safety and protection of their digital rights?
- What strategies can be adopted to enhance collaboration between youth-led organizations and the private/public sector in shaping Internet governance policies?
Guest Speakers:
- Faisal Ahmed Bhubon, Bangladesh Youth IGF
- Susan Garae, GFCE Pacific Hub, Vanuatu
- Cheng Peng (Paul), TWyIGF/ TWSIG
- Bea Guevarra, Philippines yIGF
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