Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we live and work, but it is also creating new opportunities for abuse. This session will explore the legal, ethical and societal challenges posed by sexually explicit deepfakes and other forms of technology-facilitated harm. Particular attention will be given to the disproportionate impact these technologies can have on women and marginalised groups, and the role of law, regulation and individual responsibility in promoting equality, dignity and respect in the digital age. Participants will consider how legal professionals can respond to emerging technologies in a way that supports equality, diversity and inclusion while balancing innovation and freedom of expression.
The session will be led by Mariya Peykova of 3PB, a specialist commercial, public and information law barrister with expertise in data protection, privacy and regulatory law. Mariya has undertaken a placement at the Information Commissioner’s Office and has written extensively on the legal issues surrounding sexually explicit deepfakes, AI-generated image abuse and the adequacy of the current regulatory framework
Event details
Location: Gray’s Inn
Date and registration time: Tuesday 14 July, 5.30pm, Bingham Room
Who can attend: Students (Gray’s Inn student members only)
Dress Code: Smart casual
Cost: £8
- Online – open to Circuit students and TQLs only: £6
How to book
Book online via the Gray’s Inn Online System (GIOS).
Booking opens: 30 March
Booking closes: 11 July
Qualifying Sessions
Qualifying Session (QS): 1 QS
This QS relates to the following elements of the Professional Statement for Barristers: 1.1, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.16, 2.3, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.4
Theme:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Ethics, Standards and Values
Learning aims:
1. Explain the legal and regulatory framework governing sexually explicit deepfakes and other forms of AI-enabled image abuse.
2. Analyse the equality, diversity and inclusion implications of technology-facilitated abuse, including the disproportionate impact on women and other groups who may be particularly vulnerable to online harms.
3. Evaluate the respective roles of individuals, online platforms, regulators and legal professionals in promoting dignity, respect and accountability in the digital environment.
Preparation required: No
Interactive: No
To be awarded the QS for this event you are required to join the event on time and stay for the full duration of the event. Please enter your full name when joining the event so that we can record attendance and update the QS records accordingly. This can take up to two weeks.
Please see Qualifying Sessions for further information.