Shifting the Conversation on Malicious Use of AI: A value sensitive approach for stakeholder consensus

Abstract

AI technologies are increasingly integrated into society, driving innovation while introducing risks of malicious use, including disinformation, cyberattacks, and extremism. These threats are sociotechnical, emerging at the intersection of technology, governance, and collaborative work. Addressing them requires recognizing that malicious AI use extends beyond standalone algorithms to the broader ecosystems that shape deployment, regulation, and mitigation strategies. This workshop brings together practitioners from industry, government, civil society, and academia to co-develop multistakeholder strategies for AI governance and security. Using a value-sensitive design (VSD) framework, it integrates ethical, organizational, and policy considerations into AI security efforts. Through expert dialogue and collaborative activities, participants will explore actionable pathways that bridge design, policy, and workplace adaptation to counter AI-enabled threats, fostering a comprehensive and adaptive approach to AI security in an era of rapid technological transformation.