CMU’s Norman Sadeh explores AI and IoT privacy

DOHA, Qatar – Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) hosted Professor Norman Sadeh from CMU’s School of Computer Science to share the engineering perspective of usable privacy and security in the age of AI and the Internet of Things. 

Sadeh, who is the co-founder and co-director of CMU’s Privacy Engineering Program, addressed the growing challenges of data collection and security posed by the proliferation of AI and IoT devices. He emphasized the human element in security vulnerabilities, highlighting how limitations in threat recognition contribute to privacy risks.

The lecture showcased 15 years of research conducted at CMU, including the development of privacy and security assistants, nudging techniques, semi-automated compliance analysis, and privacy infrastructure for smart cities. This research has influenced privacy-enhancing solutions at companies such as Apple, Google and Facebook, and informed activities at regulatory agencies, including the Federal Trade Commission. 

This lecture was part of CMU-Q’s Distinguished Lecture Series, which brings esteemed scholars and experts, many from the Pittsburgh campus, to share their knowledge with the community. Distinguished Lectures in Computer Science are named in honor of A. Nico Habermann, founding dean of CMU’s School of Computer Science, a world leader in AI research.