Events Calendar

AI and Consumer Protection

Monday, September 14

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: Library Program Room

The Wisconsin Bureau of Consumer Protection's Ben Merens will offer a brief history and overview of Artificial Intelligence (AI) leading up to today’s complex Large Language Models (LLMs). The presentation will explore the pros and cons of AI and how this developing technology impacts consumers. Additionally, the presentation will cover modern threats; specifically, how generative AI has empowered scammers to expand their reach with deepfake videos, convincing phishing scams, and much more. By the end of this presentation, attendees will be better equipped to navigate an AI powered world with caution and curiosity.

No registration required, but space is limited.

Ben Merens is an Outreach Specialist with the Department of Ag, Trade, and Consumer Protection. Ben joined DATCP after spending most of the pandemic working as a case manager for the Milwaukee Health Department. Ben spent 21 years as a talk show host on Wisconsin Public Radio. He’s returned to state service after working in healthcare communications, as a professional storyteller, and as a storytelling coach.