Artificial Intelligence (AI): Threats and Opportunities

Free OHA PGS Webinar Recording

Artificial Intelligence: Threats and Opportunities to Address Gambling Harm

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Description

From opportunities to interact with virtual agents to developing behavioral insights, Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to be increasingly relevant in the gaming industry. This OREO-PG explores the role AI plays in accelerating gambling behaviors, which could lead to increased rates of gambling-related harm, as well as how it is simultaneously used to assess risk in individuals, supporting prevention efforts. Emerging trends in the research of AI and gambling that relate to the prevention and treatment sides of the problem gambling field are discussed.

Time Frame

Webinar aired on 04/25/2024. Webinar recording will remain available indefinitely for participants to review and for everyone else to access and learn from. Continuing Education (CE) hours are not available for this recording.

CE Hours

This webinar recording is not accredited for Continuing Education (CE) hours.

Target Audience

Open to all. Of special interest to addiction treatment providers and problem gambling treatment providers.

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Presenters

Instructor Jeff Marotta

Dr. Jeff Marotta, Ph.D., ICGC-II is an internationally known expert in the area of problem gambling service development, with over 100 publications and national presentations. Dr. Marotta brings a unique knowledge and skill set to PGS from his experience as a Clinical Associate Professor and researcher, an Internationally Certified Gambling Counselor-II, and a state administrator.

Instructor Glenn Yamagata

Glenn Yamagata, MPhil is a trained economist and data scientist at PGS, Inc. Glenn has been working in the field of problem gambling for the last 8 years. He has an MPhil in Economics and MA in Statistics from Yale University.

Instructor Paige Vazquez (Reohr)

Paige is a Research Scientist at PGS, Inc. and clinical outpatient mental health provider at Mangata Wellness in Salem, Oregon. Paige completed a PhD in clinical psychology from Pacific University in Hillsboro, OR in 2023 with an emphasis in Latino/x psychology. Paige has worked in behavioral and cognitive research for six years and is particularly passionate about culturally-responsive and community-engaged research methodology. She has worked as a research assistant to Dr. Marrota for two years, assisting with problem gambling research and projects.