The Use of AI in Problem Gambling Prevention and Ethics Concerns
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Description
As gambling operations and associated technologies evolve, so too do the methods to mitigate the harms associated with at-risk and problem gambling. This webinar provides an accessible introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), tailored to how these technologies are being deployed to identify individuals at-risk of problem gambling. With the capability to analyze vast amounts of data for indicators of at-risk behavior, AI and ML presents a promising tool for player protection.
However, the use of AI extends beyond safeguarding players; it also serves gambling operators' commercial interests. This dual use raises significant ethical questions: How do we balance the benefits of AI in protecting vulnerable players with the risks associated with data privacy, consent, and potential exploitation for profit? This session will unravel these complexities, examining the ethical considerations of AI use within the gambling industry.
Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the basics of AI and ML: Clearly explain how AI and ML are applied to identify individuals at-risk of problem gambling.
2. Explain the dual use of AI in gambling: Evaluate the ways in which AI is employed for both protecting players and enhancing gambling operators' commercial interests, identifying potential conflicts between these uses.
3. Identify key ethical dilemmas: List and discuss the ethical implications of AI in gambling, particularly concerning data privacy, consent, and the risk of exploiting vulnerable populations.
4. Propose strategies for ethical AI use: Recommend practical strategies that enforce the responsible and safe use of AI.
Kasra Ghaharian, Ph.D.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, International Gaming Institute
Dr. Kasra Ghaharian completed his Ph.D. and M.S. at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, William F. Harrah College of Hospitality. He is currently Director of Research at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, International Gaming Institute. Ghaharian's research centers around data science applications in the gambling industry. His most recent work explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and gambling, which seeks to understand the ethical issues and risks associated with this emerging technology.
