Towards Responsible AI: Balancing Innovation and Ethics
Examination of the role of trust in AI, the importance of ethics and regulatory frameworks, and the practical translation of ethical principles in AI technology
Speakers
Head of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Public Policy, Europe, Middle East, and Africa • Amazon Web Services
Sasha Rubel is public policy lead for artificial intelligence / machine learning in Europe, Middle East, and Africa for Amazon Web Services. Previously from 2018 – October 2021, Sasha lead coordinated UNESCO’s work on artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and internet governance. From 2013-2018, Sasha was liaison officer to the African Union and Economic Commission for Africa and Advisor in the Sahel for issues related to digital transformation and innovation. A former student of the École Normale Supérieure, she holds an MA in anthropology and new media studies, and has undertaken a PhD in the anthropology of new technologies and digital transformation.