The AI + Society Initiativedefines problems and identifies solutions to essential issues related to ethical AI technology development. We promote an inclusive research agenda with a specific focus on avoiding the amplification of global digital injustices through AI for affected communities. We amplify many important voices such as women, youth, seniors, Indigenous People, LGBTQIA2S+, visible minorities, people with disabilities, and linguistic minorities – and those at the intersection of these identities.
As part of our mission, we support the voices of emerging scholars in the field in Canada and from around the globe, notably through the biennial Global AI & Regulation Emerging Scholars Workshops and the poster session at the Shaping AI for Just Futures conference. These activities helped highlight the work and perspectives of new voices on AI and society, facilitated broad knowledge sharing, and engaged a global network in meaningful interdisciplinary dialogue as leading experts from around the globe joined us to select emerging scholars, and discuss their research on the societal implications of artificial intelligence from socio-technological and legal perspectives.
We are excited to continue amplifying the voices of these emerging scholars through our new bilingual blog series Global Emerging Voices in AI and Society, which will showcase the innovative research and insightful discoveries presented during these events–and beyond.
The series will explore the innovative ideas shaping the future of AI and society, presented by emerging scholars who are well-positioned to influence this field. Each blog post in this series offers insights into new horizons in AI research, enhancing our collective understanding and advancing the discussion on technology's societal impact.
