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RIGS - Research on Interdisciplinary Global Studies

April 4, 2023 11:15am-12:30pm | Artificial Intelligence and Inequity

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The purpose of the event is to explore the ethical ramifications of artificial intelligence (AI) in an increasingly interconnected world in which technology and humanity have become deeply intertwined. This initiative is a collaboration between departments in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) and the College of the Arts (CART), including Political Science and Law, Theatre and Dance Programs. Justice Studies, and Religion.

Venue

Presentation Hall, School of Communication and Media

Participants

Dr. Mona Sloane is a sociologist and internationally recognized expert on the social implications of design and technology. Her work focuses on the intersection of inequality and artificial intelligence (AI) and she frequently publishes and speaks about AI, ethics, risk, equity and policy, particularly in the US-EU context. In 2020, Dr. Sloane was named to the Women in AI Ethic Hall of Fame for her exceptional contributions to the space of AI ethics and diversity. She was also named one of 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics in 2019 and 2021.

Dr. Kate Sicchio is a choreographer, media artist and performer whose work explores the interface between choreography and technology. Her work includes performances, installations, web and video projects and has been shown in Philadelphia, New York City, Canada, Germany, Australia, Belgium, and the UK at venues such as Banff New Media Institute (Canada), V&A Digital Futures (London), PS122 (NYC) and Eyebeam (NYC). She has been written about in the press in The New York Times, The Guardian, Dazed Digital, El Diarios, and Imperica Magazine.

Moderator

Professor Alfredo Toro Carnevali, Department of Political Science and Law.

 

RIGS – Research on Interdisciplinary Global Studies
Pollack Speaker Series – Department of Political Science and Law