Our contribution to the CPDP conference

📢 By combining machine learning with cameras, almost every smartphone, tablet, PC, VR, or AR device could eventually become an eye-tracking device.
But what happens when large-scale eye-tracking data is combined with cognitive simulations and AI?

From left: Murat Karaboga (Fraunhofer ISI) moderated the discussion from a social science perspective, Theresa Krampe (Universität Osnabrück) introduced the ethical implications of eye-movement analysis, and Christian Geminn (Universität Kassel) explored the legal landscape in Europe, especially regarding the AI Act and Data Act. On the screen: Michael Raschke (Blickshift)

This was one of the central questions discussed during a recent panel at the Computers, Privacy and Data Protection Conference (https://www.cpdpconferences.org/) together with our partners from the PRETINA research project.

Murat Karaboga from Fraunhofer ISI moderated the discussion from a social science perspective, Theresa Krampe from Universität Osnabrück introduced the ethical implications of eye-movement analysis, and Christian Geminn from Universität Kassel explored the legal landscape in Europe, especially regarding the AI Act and Data Act.

💡 What made the discussion especially valuable was the strong engagement from the audience. The many questions demonstrated not only the growing interest in eye tracking technologies, but also an increasing awareness of the societal implications of behavioral data analysis.

At Blickshift, we believe that eye tracking has the potential to transform human-computer interaction, gaming, research, healthcare, and many other fields. But we are equally convinced that these technologies must evolve in alignment with societal expectations, privacy, and European values.

❗That is why interdisciplinary discussions like these are so important. Sustainable deep-tech innovation can only succeed if technological progress and societal responsibility evolve together.

We are grateful to be part of this conversation together with such an inspiring interdisciplinary team.