Tanusree Sharma
- Assistant Professor, College of Information Sciences and Technology at Penn State University
Session
Verifying Humanness in the Age of AI: Personhood Credentials for the Digital Identity Crisis
As AI-generated content grows, verifying human identity becomes more critical. This session introduces Personhood Credentials (PHCs), which allow individuals to prove they are real people — without revealing personal information. It explores user trust, design considerations, and the future of digital identity.
Attendee Takeaways:
- A foundational understanding of personhood credentials
- Design insights for trusted, secure identity systems
- Considerations for centralized vs. decentralized verification
- Applications for AI governance and human-AI interaction