"The Ethics of AI and Games"

How can we use games, AI, and tech for good? As tech continue to shape how we learn and connect, they also offer opportunities to cultivate empathy, foster care, and expand accessibility. Drawing from my work on inclusive game design, this talk explores how the next generation of tech can become caring spaces where players not only experience diverse perspectives but also rehearse acts of cooperation. We can design ethical tech and games that bridge divides, invite belonging, and empower players of all abilities and backgrounds to co-create more peaceful worlds.
Who is this presentation for?
Gaming area, AI, ethics
Prerequisite knowledge:
None
What you'll learn?
Ethics of games/tech; examples; inspirations

Dr. Karen (Kat) Schrier is co-Founder and Chief Learning Officer of Dream Interactive Design, a full service eLearning, instructional design, and gaming company. She is also Full Professor and founding Director of the Games & Emerging Media program at Marist University. Dr. Schrier has over 25 years of experience in game design and media production, and has worked with organizations like Scholastic, Nickelodeon, BrainPOP, and the World Health Organization (WHO). She has authored or edited over 100 publications, including books like We the Gamers and Knowledge Games. Dr. Schrier is the founder of PlatyPlay, LLC, and a Fulbright Specialist. See more at: https://dreaminteractivedesign.com/, https://www.karenschrier.com/, and https://www.linkedin.com/in/katschrier/.