Honest Discussions at the Intersection of AI and the SDGs

Description: Join Humane Intelligence, MERL Tech, and Compiler for this UNGA 80 side-event. Our event will bring together a select group of ~65 AI for good and responsible AI technologists, researchers, and policy experts working cross-sectorally and across different thematic areas pertaining to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This is a rare opportunity for frank, timely conversations about how technical realities, policymaking, and rapid changes in funding are affecting global efforts to build safer, more trustworthy AI ecosystems.

Agenda

  1. Welcome – Mike Farrel, Compiler
  2. Keynote – Dr. Rumman Chowdhury, Humane Intelligence PBC
  3. Panel 1: Is AI helping us achieve the SDGs? – Jona Repishti, Digital Green;  Marco Tedesco, Columbia University; Mala Kumar, Humane Intelligence nonprofit (moderator)
  4. Panel 2: Philanthropy’s role in funding a better AI future – Vilas Dhar, McGovern Foundation; Sunil Wadhwani, Wadhwani AI; Linda Raftree, Tech Salon (moderator)
  5. Closing – Theo Skeadas, Humane Intelligence nonprofit

This event was made possible by the generous support of the

This was an affiliate session of the ITU–UNDP Digital@UNGA programme – celebrating the power of Digital for Good. Click here to see other affiliate sessions.

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