Join us for an insightful evening as we delve into the world of AI and its impact on society. You’ll hear from industry experts and thought leaders who will share their experiences and insights on the topic.

This in-person event is a great opportunity to network with like-minded individuals and gain a deeper understanding of the impact of AI on society.

AI systems can reflect and perpetuate biases and inequalities present in society.

The prevention of institutional racism and discrimination in AI systems requires grasping two highly significant but often ignored aspects.

1. The relation between inclusion and technology. The world of diversity and inclusion rarely meets the world of digitalization and automation, while the two are often heavily intertwined.

2. The nascent study of coloniality in this meeting of worlds. In this masterclass we will go beyond the ethical perspective that often overlooks these two aspects and provide an understanding of how colonial histories play a role in AI today.

About the speaker Oumaima Hajri, Researcher/Lecturer Responsible Applied AI, Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences.

Oumaima Hajri is a researcher at Kenniscentrum Creating 010. Her focus lies at the intersection of artificial intelligence and ethics. Oumaima studies how artificial intelligence can be used in a responsible and ethical way – i.e., by looking at the ethical implications throughout the entire design process. Hajri is furthermore a board member of Public Spaces and initiator of the Alliance against Military AI consortium.

Program

16:45 – 17:00 Welcome (Refreshments will be served)

17:00 – 17:05 Kick-Off and Introduction

17:05 – 17:50 Masterclass presentation on decolonizing AI

17:50 – 18:05 Break (Refreshments and lite bites will be served)

18:05 – 18:55 Interactive discussion and workshop

18:55 – 19:00 Wrap-up

19:00 – 19:30 Networking drinks and bites

This program is organized by the AI, Data & Digitalization – Convergence, (a collaboration with Erasmus MC, Erasmus University Rotterdam, and TU Delft) in which the complementarity of technical sciences with the humanities is central.

This Masterclass will answer the following questions:

• What is the societal impact of AI? How does it intersect with issues of discrimination, social inequality, and climate change?

• What strategies and techniques can be employed to identify and mitigate these issues in AI systems?

• What role do diversity and inclusion play in fostering the development and use of AI for good?

• Which considerations should policymakers, regulators, developers, and designers include in fostering the development and use of AI for good?

• What are the ongoing research areas and future directions for promoting social justice within the field of AI?

Target Audience

• AI developers,

• Policymakers,

• Researchers,

• Civil society organizations,

• Interested citizens and affected communities.