Joanna Whittle "On Shifting Ground"
Joanna Whittle "On Shifting Ground"
Tue, Feb 28, 2023 7:00 PM GMT (+00:00)
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Women in AI: Joanna Batstone
Join Joanna Batstone of Monash Data Futures Initiative to learn how AI is being utilized for social good initiatives.
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About this event
The Women in AI speaker series, a collaboration between the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society and Deloitte, welcomes Joanna Batstone, a leading global expert on artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics, and the inaugural director of the Monash Data Futures Institute, which supports the use of AI and data science for social good through collaborative research and industry engagement.
In this talk, Batstone will share examples of her recent work bringing together cross-disciplinary expertise and international partnerships to leverage AI and data science for policy and social good initiatives such as sustainable development and health science, in contexts including IBM’s research and development laboratories and the Monash Data Futures Institute.
About Women in AI
Women in AI is a six-part virtual speaker and mentorship series developed by the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society in collaboration with Deloitte that connects a global audience with a diverse group of female thought leaders in the field of AI research. The Women in AI series convenes leading female AI researchers to share knowledge and mentorship opportunities through seminar events that promote opportunities for women across the technology sector. Participants will explore how women are leading the development of new technologies and approaches, and investigating emerging trends across the sector. The series provides insights into cutting-edge research, bold points of views, and help business and community leaders elevate diverse voices while promoting opportunities for women to share their perspectives.
About the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society
The Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society is a research institute at the University of Toronto that explores the ethical and societal implications of technology. Our mission is to deepen knowledge of technologies, societies, and humanity by integrating research across traditional boundaries to build human-centred solutions.
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