Here are some disturbing statistics on digital connectivity that haunt me. Over 44million households in the US do not have high-speed internet either because they can’t access it or can’t afford it according to Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Globally, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) reports that 1/3rd of the world population…

Recently, I had an unique and unexpected opportunity to speak on a panel about Responsible AI and innovation at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), where I shared a brief story about my dad. The only other time, I have ever mentioned him on a public stage was 5yrs back…

Starting off this new week by debunking the “(Responsible) AI expert” myth with 8 AI roles that don’t need a computer science or engineering degree. Despite lofty claims of “egalitarianism” and “meritocracy” from the tech industry, folks from diverse backgrounds continue to get pushback from the self-proclaimed AI experts and…

Lately, I have been getting many questions from folks who don’t have an engineering or computer science background, especially women, asking how they can get started in the Artificial Intelligence (AI)space. The tech industry has been traditionally unwelcoming to those from non-technical backgrounds. …

Women in AI Ethics Annual Summit 2023 — REGISTER HERE! OVERVIEW The rapid development and deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to reshape the future of work, the global economy, and societal norms. While AI offers unprecedented opportunities, there is growing evidence that it will widen existing inequities, particularly among women, and create new socio-economic divides. Women make up nearly…

Introduction Women in AI Ethics™ (WAIE) is a global community of AI researchers, privacy advocates, industry professionals, and other diverse experts working to keep humanity safe from the unintended consequences and harms of AI. WAIE mission is aligned with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals — SDG 4: Quality Education…

There is a widely accepted narrative that we should leave technology to the technologists because “it’s all math and science.” As a result, most AI literacy resources are filled with technical jargon, designed for children, or dumbed down to the point of being useless for anything other than mindless consumption. …

Recently, I’ve received messages from folks who want to be involved with “Women in AI” so here’s a quick reminder that we are “Women in AI ETHICS” not to be confused with WAI, which is another wonderful organization, but we are not the same. …

At our pre-UNGA breakfast convening on the critical topic of reskilling and emerging roles in AI, Women in AI Ethics™ (WAIE) and Microsoft brought together an inspiring group of diverse leaders including our guest of honor, Doreen Bogdan-Martin, whose historic appointment as International Telecommunication Union’s first woman Secretary-General in 157yrs…