Every day, people turn to artificial intelligence for advice, answers and assistance. We share our CVs to improve job prospects, upload documents to save time, disclose personal struggles to seek guidance, and enter sensitive information into AI tools without always knowing what happens to it afterwards. Convenience is winning but at what cost?
Would You Tell AI Your Secrets? is an interactive conversation exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, privacy, data protection and digital rights. It asks a question that every AI user should consider: when we exchange personal information for convenience, do we fully understand what we are giving away?
Bringing together perspectives from AI practice, digital rights and education, the session will examine how AI services handle user information, what meaningful consent looks like, and how individuals can make informed decisions about sharing personal data. Through relatable scenarios, audience polls and live challenges, participants will confront everyday dilemmas involving CVs, academic records, confidential documents and sensitive personal conversations.
Beyond individual responsibility, the discussion will examine the power imbalance between users and technology providers, the limits of privacy notices, and the roles of companies, regulators, institutions and civil society in protecting people's rights. The session will move beyond fear and technical jargon to explore practical questions: