Shaping the Future workshop

We are thrilled to announce that PRINIA XR will participate in the prestigious Shaping the Future workshop at ACM CHI 2024. This workshop, focusing on the vulnerabilities and responsible innovation in Extended Reality (XR) technologies, presents an exceptional opportunity for PRINIA XR to contribute to the global conversation surrounding XR’s ethical and policy implications.

The Shaping the Future workshop will explore the multifaceted challenges posed by the widespread adoption of XR technologies. From concerns about data privacy and ethical dilemmas to accessibility and algorithmic vulnerabilities, the workshop aims to foster meaningful discussions and generate actionable insights to inform policy recommendations in the XR landscape.

PRINIA XR aims to offer valuable insights and perspectives at the workshop as a pioneering project dedicated to privacy-preserving facial recognition in XR environments. By leveraging our expertise in privacy preservation, ethical innovation, and technological advancement, we aim to contribute to developing comprehensive and coherent policies that responsibly and ethically govern XR technologies.

During the workshop, PRINIA XR will actively engage in discussions surrounding key areas of focus, including:

• Consent and consent systems in virtual worlds
• International data access, storage, and protection
• High realism and high personalization avatars
• Moral and ethical frameworks of social behavior in virtual worlds

At PRINIA XR, we recognize the critical importance of addressing the vulnerabilities inherent in XR technologies. By participating in workshops like Shaping the Future, we can collaborate with diverse stakeholders across academia, policy, and industry to co-create principles for policy recommendations that prioritize user privacy, safety, and ethical considerations.

We invite fellow researchers, experts, and enthusiasts in the XR community to join us in shaping the future of XR technologies. Together, we can work towards developing responsible and ethical policies that unlock XR’s full potential while safeguarding users’ rights and well-being worldwide. Stay tuned for updates as we embark on this transformative journey at ACM CHI 2024. Together, let’s shape a future where innovation thrives hand in hand with privacy and ethical responsibility.