Augmented / Virtual Reality Expert Witnesses: 2

Dr. Chris Draper, PhD, PE, is a renowned leader and innovator with a unique focus on safe and effective Artificial Intelligence (AI) Augmented Systems and their impact on privacy, security, and operational appropriateness. A licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) and certified mediator, he combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of legal and policy frameworks.

Litigation Support - Dr. Draper has 24 years of experience developing legislation, regulations, standards, and operational requirements for advanced technology systems in sensitive or ultrahazardous environments. This includes legislation on the legal definitions of cybersecurity programs and smart contracts, standards defining ethical use of AI in legal technologies, and operations requirements that ensure the safety and efficiency of front line works in facilities management and materials processing facilities.

Dr. Draper helps clients understand the value and risks of new or advanced technologies and their vendors; develop strategies for safely and ethically engaging with these technologies; educate and oversee how these technologies are integrated in support of their workforce; and evaluate the effectiveness and risk of system

Areas of Expertise:

Background Experience - Dr. Draper serves as a former or fractional expert in the roles of CTO, CEO, and COO in industries ranging from aerospace to renewable fuels, individualized education to property management. He also serves as a Visiting Scholar at Indiana University’s Ostrom Workshop, where he contributes to the Human Impact Unit Standards Working Group and Blockchain Governance Initiative; as a Fellow at the National Center for Technology and Dispute Resolution, focusing on privacy, data protection, and conflict resolution in digital ecosystems; and has previously chaired initiatives like the American Bar Association’s Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Task Force and Technology Committee, where he developed standards for equitable technology adoption in dispute resolution.

Dr. Draper has authored numerous publications in leading journals and conferences, addressing the legal and ethical challenges posed by AI, online dispute resolution, and data governance. His works, such as "Informational Sovereignty: A New Framework for AI Regulation" and "Ethical Technology Risk: Identifying Reasonable Data Protection for ODR", have shaped discourse in AI law and policy globally. His contributions to Thomson Reuters' Leading Legal Disruption, multiple articles within the International Journal on Online Dispute Resolution, and the chapter "Online Dispute Resolution Data Security" in Online Dispute Resolution - Theory and Practice, Second Edition reflect his commitment to advancing legal scholarship in the age of AI. He has also authored multiple chapters in the upcoming books The Environmental Knowledge Commons: Cases and Lessons for Knowledge Sharing by Cambridge University Press and Governing Artificial Intelligence being published by Brill in early 2025. This “Safe AI Basics” handbook is the training material required for SafetAI Board Member qualification, with content based upon the upcoming “Governing Artificial Intelligence” due out in Q2 2025 by Brill.

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With a PhD in artificial intelligence, Dr. Istvan Jonyer is a distinguished expert with 25+ years of experience across academia, industry, entrepreneurship, and venture capital. Renowned for expertise in AI/ML, smart TV platforms, and software technologies, he provides clear, persuasive insights in litigation. His perspective bridges technology and business, shaped by launching Google TV, designing networking equipment at Nortel, founding AI startups, and evaluating patents for investors. He has testified in federal courts, PTAB, and arbitrations, praised for articulate reports and depositions that demystify complex tech.

Areas of Expertise

• Artificial Intelligence: Machine learning, neural networks, deep learning, graph mining, genetic programming, data mining, clustering, social network analysis; applications in healthcare, advertising, privacy (e.g., facial recognition), LLMs.
• Smart TV/Streaming: Google TV (Chromecast predecessor), Android TV; OEM partnerships (Sony, LG, Vizio); UX, content delivery, ecosystem scaling.
• Networking: Mobile wireless protocols, TCP/IP, routers, CDN, packet switching, distributed systems.

Formal Education

• Ph.D., Computer Science & Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, The University of Texas at Arlington – Best Dissertation Award.
• M.B.A., Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business

Expert Witness Experience

Proven in 20+ cases, Dr. Jonyer opines on patent infringement, invalidity, IPRs, trade secrets, breach of contract, and privacy, involving technology giants like Google, Meta, Apple, Netflix, Nokia. Deposed 4+ times; testified at trial. Works with plaintiff/defense, with law firms like Ropes & Gray, Fox Rothschild, Boies Schiller.