Key points:
- The seminar explored AI’s role in enhancing lottery security while addressing associated risks
- Experts emphasized compliance with the EU AI Act and the importance of ethical governance
- Collaboration and updated security frameworks were highlighted as essential for adapting to AI-driven challenges
The European Lottery (EL) and World Lottery Association (WLA) Security and Operational Risks Seminar recently explored the potential of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity.
Held in Marseille, France from 4-6 December, the event brought together leading experts to examine AI's complex role in lottery security and risk management.
Supported by the FDJ Group, the seminar focused on the opportunities and challenges posed by AI, particularly in the context of cybersecurity and risk management. Participants examined how AI could be used to strengthen lottery operations while addressing its potential vulnerabilities.
AI’s capabilities, especially in generative models, were highlighted for their potential to revolutionise cybersecurity through proactive threat detection, improved incident response and increased operational efficiency. However, speakers also underscored the risks, including susceptibility to cyberattacks, ethical concerns and regulatory challenges.
Real-world applications of AI were also showcased, including its role in responsible gambling initiatives, marketing optimisation and enhanced data protection.
Good to know: The EU AI Act, the world’s first comprehensive legislation aimed at regulating AI, was a key focus, as attendees discussed strategies for compliance and ethical implementation
Prominent speakers included Inma Martinez, a leading AI scientist, who delivered a keynote on the evolution of AI and its implications for future security, and Professor Marco Gercke, a global cybersecurity expert, who explored the balance between leveraging AI’s potential and mitigating its risks.
Gunnar Ewald, Chief Audit Executive at Lotto Hamburg, also provided a review of security trends and incidents within the lottery sector.
Additionally, a presentation by FDJ Group’s cybersecurity experts detailed the dual role of generative AI in strengthening defences and protecting systems against misuse, trying to offer a pragmatic framework for navigating these challenges.
The seminar concluded with a call for innovation, regulation and collaboration to harness AI’s potential responsibly, aiming to ensure a secure and sustainable future for the lottery sector.
