2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

Staying Safe with AI

AI tools are powerful—but they can also leak your data, trick your trust, and fuel misinformation. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to protect your privacy, test tools that detect scams and deepfakes, and design your own AI-safety workflow. With live demos, quick-fire challenges, and practical frameworks, you’ll walk away with digital confidence and clear strategies to keep yourself—and your data—safe in the AI era.

  • Richard North III

    Richard North is a software engineer at Intel Corporation with nine years of experience in software development and machine learning, where he specializes in developing federal software solutions and contributing to an AI optimization team. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Texas at Austin, Richard combines his technical expertise with a passion for cybersecurity, ethical AI, and inclusive innovation. A committed community leader, he is also active in Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., 100 Black Men of Austin, and the Austin AI Alliance.