Indigenous Voices in Tech | Presented by the Tech Collective at Khoury College of Computer Sciences

​This session will showcase how Indigenomics AI is driving Indigenous economic value identification, growth, supporting economic sovereignty and enhancing capacity for self-determination while examining AI’s transformative potential in economic development. 

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​Carol Anne Hilton, will introduce the Indigenomics AI platform and connect the importance of Indigenous economic data to the growth of the Indigenous economy, self-determination, reconciliation, and community wealth development. This talk will also examine Indigenous data ethics and identify the need for strong data governance to prevent misuse of Indigenous data and preserve cultural integrity. 

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​Following the talk, Khoury Visiting Professor Yvonne Coady — whose work has included co-developing software learning tools and platforms with Indigenous communities and expanding access to computing beyond specialized research settings — will facilitate a conversation with Carol Anne and open the floor for an audience Q&A.