07-13, 17:00–17:50 (US/Eastern), Little Theatre
Porn tech giants have the power to alter the ways we think of our sexuality and shape how we perceive our bodies and relationships. To get back in control, there are so many challenges to overcome: the fight against image-based sexual abuse, such as deepfake and non-consensual intimate images (NCII); the balance between age verification of users and their right to privacy; the accountability of big platforms; and the safeguard of marginalized groups and individuals. In this talk, the speakers will explore some examples coming from Europe leveraging the new E.U. tech regulations and assess the potential to replicate these initiatives in the U.S., delineate the core problems that we see for sexual representation in the cyberspace, and point together at their possible solutions.
Dr. Spring Cooper is an associate professor at CUNY's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH). Her research is focused on adolescent sexuality and sexual health, with broader themes of addressing sexual stigma, improving sexuality communication, and promotion of healthy sexuality through educational and public health interventions, including HPV vaccination. As 2020 began to shift how we think about the university in various ways, her research has also adopted new interests: exploring anti-racist and trauma-informed practices in the classroom. She was also the first person in New York to press charges for nonconsensual intimate image sharing, and is now an advocate for survivors.
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Alessandro Polidoro is an attorney at law and digital rights advocate experienced in IT law, criminal law, and digital forensics. As an independent lawyer, he collaborates with different NGOs and law firms located across Europe, Africa, and North America, being responsible for cases pertaining to privacy, cybercrimes, and the safeguard of workers' rights. Core activity of his work is offering legal protection against hate crimes and gender-based violence, particularly with regard to image-based sexual abuse.
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