Maximizing AI's Benefits While Preventing Harm

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This session explores how to harness AI for positive social impact while implementing safeguards and ethical practices to prevent bias, inequality, and harm to vulnerable populations.

​Discussion Questions

• ​How can we harness AI for positive social impact while preventing its misuse, including bias, inequality, and abuse of vulnerable populations?

• ​What safeguards and ethical practices are needed to maximize AI's potential without causing harm?

​Discussion Leaders

• ​Abir Chermiti is the Vice Chair of the IEEE Women in Engineering New York Section Affinity Group, contributing to advancing women in engineering through advocacy and leadership in technology and innovation.

• ​Debbie Rogers is the CEO of Reach Digital Health, leading efforts to leverage digital technologies for improving healthcare delivery and access, particularly in underserved communities.

• ​Priya Kothari is the Director of International Partnerships at the Centre for Youth Development and Activities and Founder of YouthAid Worldwide, focused on creating economic opportunities and advancing youth skills initiatives across India and the USA.

​Thank you to The Sidebar leadership team for your support in making this happen!