Privacy by Design in the AI Era (Venice, IT)
Professor Théodore Christakis will chair a panel titled “Privacy by Design in the AI Era” at the Privacy Symposium Conference 2026 in April 2026.
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into everyday digital services, privacy, security, and trust have shifted from optional considerations to essential requirements. This panel will examine how AI systems, alongside privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs), can jointly reinforce data protection while still enabling innovation.
By bringing together voices from industry, academia, and regulatory bodies, the discussion will explore how core principles, such as transparency, accountability, and robust technical safeguards, can be translated into practical, real-world implementation.
The session will also address key tensions shaping today’s digital environment, including the balance between openness and control, as well as innovation and risk mitigation.
Key Questions
- What role do privacy-enhancing technologies play in reducing risks across the AI lifecycle?
- How can open-source AI contribute to stronger privacy and accountability outcomes?
- What does “privacy by design” look like in modern AI systems at scale?
- Where should the balance lie between transparency, security, and misuse prevention?
Chair
Théodore Christakis, Professor of International, European and Digital Law, University of Grenoble Alpes
Speakers
- Peter Swire, Professor & Research Director, Georgia Tech / Cross-Border Data Forum
- Charles de Bourcy, Member of Technical Staff, OpenAI
Link to the event program here.