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Canadian Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Ethical Design Lab

The Canadian Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Ethical Design Lab (CRAiEDL) conducts research connecting ethics, engineering practice, and policy for responsible robotics and AI.

Built around the Canada Research Chair in Ethical Engineering of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics held by Dr. Jason Millar, the Canadian Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Ethical Design Lab  (CRAiEDL) is an interdisciplinary lab funded by Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI). 

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CRAiEDL examines the complex ethical and social issues raised by existing and emerging robotics and AI technologies and applications, to help inform the responsible development and deployment of robotics and AI technologies, applications and policy.  

CRAiEDL develops concepts, frameworks, and tools to support the responsible design, development and deployment of robotics and AI. These capacity building materials can be used by students, start-ups, private sector companies and policymakers to support the development and application of best-practices for robotics and AI in Canada and around the world.  

CRAiEDL works with stakeholders across Canada and internationally to help develop both general and industry-specific policy thinking to support the responsible governance of robotics and AI.

Find more at CRAiEDL.ca

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Kelly Bronson and Jason Millar contributed to the development of the federal government’s Guide to Peer Review of Automated Decision-Making Systems

The new Guide to Peer Review of Automated Decision-Making Systems published by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) builds on the work of Dr. Kelly Bronson, Dr. Jason Millar and the team of the Canadian Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Ethical Design Lab (CRAiEDL) at the University of Ottawa's Centre for Law, Technology and Society.
The new Guide to Peer Review of Automated Decision-Making Systems published by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) builds on the work of Dr. Kelly Bronson, Dr. Jason Millar and the team of the Canadian Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Ethical Design Lab (CRAiEDL) at the University of Ottawa's Centre for Law, Technology and Society.

March 5, 2025
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The governance of AI-generated pornography: from deepfakes to synthetic animation

Deepfake pornography can be harmful and abusive. Yet, not all synthetic visual sex media fall into the same category. Policymakers need to navigate complex nuances to avoid unfairly chilling online speech and targeting adult content creators.
Deepfake pornography can be harmful and abusive. Yet, not all synthetic visual sex media fall into the same category. Policymakers need to navigate complex nuances to avoid unfairly chilling online speech and targeting adult content creators.

September 18, 2024
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Jason Millar appointed Distinguished Research Director at Partnership on AI

The AI + Society Initiative and the Centre for Law, Technology and Society are delighted to announce that Faculty member Dr. Jason Millar has been appointed as part-time Distinguished Research Director at Partnership on AI (PAI).
The AI + Society Initiative and the Centre for Law, Technology and Society are delighted to announce that Faculty member Dr. Jason Millar has been appointed as part-time Distinguished Research Director at Partnership on AI (PAI).

November 1, 2022

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For more information on research, publications, or how to get involved, please get in touch with Dr. Millar.

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