Next-Generation Urban Development: Building the Cities of Tomorrow
2026-03-04T11:30:00+00:00
2026-03-04T13:30:00+00:00
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MEP EVENTWhen AI Chatbots Harm Children: Who Is Responsible?📅 Date:Wednesday, 4 March 2026🕐 Time:12:30 – 14:30 CET📍 Location:European Parliament – Room ANTALL 4Q1About the EventThis event will examine the risks that AI systems, particularly chatbots, can pose to children and young people. By combining personal testimony, research-based expertise, and policy perspectives, it will provide a focused discussion on accountability and safeguards, including in the context of current and forthcoming EU legislation such as the AI Omnibus and the Digital Fairness Act as well as the enforcement of our key legislation – the Digital Services Act.Programme12:30Opening RemarksMEP Michael McNamaraKeynoteKeynote SpeakerMegan Garcia, child online safety advocateTestimonyPersonal TestimonyA mother affected by the consequences of unsafe AI chatbot and companions interactionsRound-tableRoundtable DiscussionGeertrui Mieke De Ketelaere, engineer and author on ethical AI — Named 2024 Belgian IT Personality of the YearDr. Daniela Vacek, researcher and expert on responsible AI — Winner of the ESET Science Award for Outstanding Scientist in Slovakia Under the Age of 35ClosingClosing RemarksMEP Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová & MEP Michael McNamaraHosted by+Veronika CIFROVÁ OSTRIHOŇOVÁ MEP Slovakia Member of the European Parliament RE | PS Progresívne Slovensko Veronika CIFROVÁ OSTRIHOŇOVÁCommitteesSANT LIBE IMCO FEMMDelegationsD-UK D-CA×+Michael MCNAMARA MEP Ireland Member of the European Parliament RE | Independent Michael MCNAMARACommitteesLIBE ITREDelegations V-CHAIRDSAS D-UK×Speakers+Megan GARCIAChild Online Safety AdvocateBlessed Mother Family Megan GARCIAMegan Garcia is a child online safety advocate and founder of Blessed Mother Family. She became a leading voice in the fight against harmful AI systems after her son Sewell Setzer III died in 2024 following interactions with an AI chatbot. She has since campaigned for stronger accountability frameworks for AI companies and platforms, testifying before US Congress and engaging with policymakers worldwide to strengthen protections for children in digital environments.×+Geertrui Mieke DE KETELAEREEngineer & Author on Ethical AIimec – KU Leuven Geertrui Mieke DE KETELAEREGeertrui Mieke De Ketelaere is an engineer and expert in artificial intelligence at imec – KU Leuven, where she focuses on the ethical dimensions of AI systems. A prolific author and public speaker, she was named 2024 Belgian IT Personality of the Year, recognising her outstanding contribution to raising awareness of responsible AI across industry and policy circles.×+Dr. Daniela VACEKResearcher, Responsible AISlovakia Dr. Daniela VACEKDr. Daniela Vacek is a researcher and expert on responsible AI based in Slovakia. She is the winner of the ESET Science Award for Outstanding Scientist in Slovakia Under the Age of 35, awarded for her significant contributions to the field of ethical and responsible artificial intelligence research.×Important This event is by invitation, and only registered participants will be admitted. Due to capacity constraints, all attendees must register, including those already holding a European Parliament access badge.
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