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2025 SBER Conference

Social, Behavioral, and Educational Research

Emerging Challenges and Innovations in Research

IRB Operations and Management

PLENARY: Navigating the Risks and Opportunities of Emerging Technologies in Social and Behavioral Research

Thursday, November 6, 2025
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM ET
Location: Room 314-317
Human Subject Research - HSR Thought Leader Series Live Streamed Session Call for Session Proposal - CSP Live Session Recorded CIP Accredited
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Emerging technologies—such as generative AI, predictive analytics, and network data collection—are reshaping social and behavioral research by offering new opportunities alongside complex ethical challenges. This moderated panel will examine oversight dilemmas through three illustrative case studies: predictive modeling to support harm reduction and reduce overdose risks; the use of spatial and social network data in HIV/STI research; and generative AI’s role in addressing drug-related health inquiries where misinformation can have life-or-death consequences. Drawing from real-world research examples, panelists will share practical strategies to navigate issues of equity, privacy, misinformation, and harm prevention, while strengthening public trust in research involving these cutting-edge technologies.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify key ethical concerns raised by generative AI, predictive analytics, and network data collection, including risks to privacy, equity, and participant safety
  • Identify and apply strategies to assess and mitigate risks—such as misinformation, bias, and potential harm—in research involving emerging technologies with sensitive populations and high-stakes contexts
  • Examine frameworks for the ethical review and oversight of studies using emerging technologies, ensuring adherence to ethical principles and promoting trustworthiness in research practices