Shirin Anlen

Shirin Anlen

Shirin Anlen is an award-winning creative technologist, expert on AI and deepfakes, and advocate for ethical technology. She currently serves as Media Technologist at WITNESS, a global human rights organization that supports frontline communities in using video and technology to expose injustice and advocate for change. Since 2018, WITNESS’s Prepare, Don’t Panic initiative has been at the forefront of global, equitable preparation for the challenges posed by synthetic media. At WITNESS, shirin leads research and strategy on AI detection and the ethical implications of audiovisual AI in high-stakes contexts—including elections, conflicts, and human rights abuses. Her work blends deep technical insight with a creative, community-centered approach, supporting activists, artists, and advocates as they navigate the risks and possibilities of emerging technologies.

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  • Organization
    WITNESS
  • Profession
    Media Technologist
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AI and Multimedia
Online
30 April 2025
14:00 - 15:00
EST - New York
CST - Beijing
PST - Los Angeles
AWST - Perth, Australia
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