QA Talks: Your Face Belongs to Us
Is Privacy Dead? How AI and Facial Recognition are Rewriting the Rules
February 6, 2025, New York
Step into the future of privacy (or what’s left of it)
Join tech journalist Kashmir Hill as she exposes the chilling rise of facial recognition and AI’s impact on our most basic rights. From government surveillance to corporate boardrooms, explore how the privacy crisis is reshaping the skills we need in a post-privacy world.
Stay for a powerhouse panel featuring Rishad Tobaccowala (Publicis Groupe) and leaders from one of the world's leading tech providers and QA, tackling AI's real-world effects on privacy, security, and the future of work.
Part of our QA Talks events series
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In this powerful edition of QA Talks, we confront the bold new frontier of privacy in the age of AI. Join award-winning journalist Kashmir Hill as she exposes the hidden realities of facial recognition technology, the companies pushing the boundaries, and the profound impact on our lives and liberties. Her keynote will take you deep into the heart of a privacy revolution that’s reshaping society—and the skills you need to stay informed.
Following Kashmir’s keynote, dive into a dynamic panel discussion with industry leaders, including Rishad Tobaccowala from Publicis Groupe and experts from one of the world's leading tech providers and QA. Together, they’ll explore AI’s escalating impact on privacy, security, and the critical skills gap emerging in a world where privacy is no longer a given.
What you’ll gain:
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Unfiltered Insights: A firsthand look into how AI is transforming privacy—whether we’re ready or not.
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Actionable Strategies: Real-world advice on defending against privacy threats in both personal and professional spheres.
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Future-Ready Skills: Understand the skill sets that will be indispensable in an AI-driven world where privacy laws are constantly evolving.
Agenda
5:30 PM – Registration & Refreshments
Kick off the evening with drinks and canapés as you settle in.
6:00 PM – Welcome and Introduction
Set the stage for a night exploring the future of privacy and AI.
6:10 PM – Keynote: Your Face Belongs to Us
Kashmir Hill, Tech Journalist & Author, "Your Face Belongs to Us"
A captivating look into the world of facial recognition and its profound impact on privacy.
6:30 PM – Panel Discussion
Dive deeper into the realities of AI-driven privacy challenges and the skills that can prepare us.
6:50 PM – Audience Q&A
Your chance to ask the experts burning questions about privacy, security, and AI.
7:10 PM – Closing Remarks
Wrapping up the night’s insights and reflections.
7:15 PM – Networking with Drinks & Canapés
Connect with industry peers, speakers, and other attendees over drinks to continue the conversation.
Meet the speakers
Kashmir Hill
Kashmir Hill, tech reporter at The New York Times and author of the national bestseller Your Face Belongs to Us, exposes the chilling rise of facial recognition technology. Known for her gripping investigations into tech’s impact on privacy, she uncovers the unsettling realities of AI-powered surveillance and its implications for society.
With a career spanning Gizmodo, Forbes, and Fusion, Kashmir brings unmatched insight into the tech dystopia unfolding around us—and how we might still avoid it. Don’t miss her thought-provoking keynote at QA Talks.
Rishad Tobaccowala
Author of Restoring the Soul of Business and a TIME Marketing Innovator, Rishad Tobaccowala brings 40 years of expertise in navigating change and unleashing growth. A former Publicis Groupe strategist, he now advises Fortune 500 leaders and teaches at the University of Chicago.
Known for his bold insights and no-nonsense approach, Rishad will share his expertise on AI, privacy, and transformation at QA Talks—don’t miss it!
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