DIVERSIFAIR Project

Happy Holidays from the DIVERSIFAIR Project! 🎉 Thank you for your support and collaboration this year! We are looking forward to an exciting new year filled with great news and results, and we can’t wait to continue our work together in the year ahead! ✨ #DIVERSIFAIR #BiasFreeAI #AIForGood

We are excited to share the first release of the DIVERSIFAIR Project educational toolkits, developed as part of the Erasmus+ initiative to tackle intersectional bias in AI. These toolkits are tailored to empower Civil Society, Industry, and Policy sectors to build fairer, more inclusive AI systems. These resources were co-designed through survey, interviews and focus groups with AI professionals, policymakers, and civil society groups to ensure they address real-world needs. 🚀 Your Feedback Matters This is just the first version, and we are committed to enriching the toolkits as new insights and deliverables become available. We welcome your feedback and contributions—please share your thoughts via the provided feedback form. 
Download the toolkits today and join us in building a future where AI is not only innovative but also inclusive and ethical: https://lnkd.in/dveDYPb9 #InclusiveAI #DiversityInAI #AIforGood

🚨 It’s TOMORROW! 🚨 There’s only one day left until our DIVERSIFAIR Project webinar on Intersectional Fairness in AI, coorganised with the BIAS Project. 📅 Date: Tomorrow, Tuesday 10 December 2024 ⏰ Time: 15:00 – 16:45 CET If you haven’t registered yet, don’t miss your chance to join us for a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities in making AI more inclusive. 🗣️ Hear from experts in the DIVERSIFAIR and BIAS Projects as we explore: Legal frameworks for fair AI Tools to tackle AI bias How intersectionality can lead to more inclusive AI for everyone 🌐 Secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/encigJye 🔗 Further info: https://lnkd.in/eCTX4MER Let's shape the future of AI together! #FairnessInAI #TrustworthyAI #BiasInAI #AIAct #BiasFreeAI #IntersectionalityInAI

Our BIAS Project - DIVERSIFAIR Project webinar on Tuesday 10 December is packed with insights you won’t want to miss! 🗓️ Agenda Highlights: 🔹 Legal frameworks supporting AI fairness and inclusivity 🔹Tools and strategies for tackling AI bias 🔹Opportunities for learning and advocacy across multiple sectors Whether you're a researcher, HR specialist, policymaker, or educator, this event offers valuable tools for making AI systems more fair and equitable. 🔗 Agenda & more info: https://lnkd.in/e7SE-HPA ✅ Reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/encigJye #IntersectionalFairness #FairnessInAI #BiasInAI #AIAct #BiasFreeAI CorTexter | Eticas Foundation | TNO | Turing College | University College Dublin | Women4Cyber Foundation | Women in AI

We are delighted to introduce some of the DIVERSIFAIR Project experts who will be joining us on 10 December for the webinar organised in partnership with the BIAS Project! 🗣️ Meet our speakers: 🔹 Lizette Maljaars – Senior Project Manager, TNO ICT, Strategy & Policy With a strong background in scientific R&D, Lizette leads the DIVERSIFAIR consortium, focusing on reducing social injustice in AI and enhancing public trust. Her work emphasises the value of diversity and multidisciplinary collaboration in tackling AI biases and promoting fairness. 🔹 Ilina Georgieva, LL.M. – Senior Specialist Scientist in AI Governance & Regulation, TNO / External PhD Researcher, Leiden University A seasoned researcher in international law and AI policy, Ilina explores inclusive governance models for AI. Her work with DIVERSIFAIR includes developing a comprehensive typology of AI harms, contributing to more equitable regulatory frameworks. 🔹 Susan Leavy – Assistant Professor, School of Information & Communication, University College Dublin As an expert in AI ethics and digital policy, Susan leads projects that support AI governance and information dissemination. She’s also a government nominee to the Global Partnership on AI and a member of Ireland’s AI Advisory Council, championing responsible AI development. 🔹 Gemma Galdon Clavell, PhD – Founder & CEO, Eticas Foundation A global leader in AI safety, Gemma has pioneered solutions for auditing AI systems. Through Eticas’ ITACA platform, she works to ensure AI is safe, fair, and explainable, influencing both policy and technology innovation worldwide. 📝 Don’t miss out on this insightful discussion. Register now: https://lnkd.in/encigJye #FairnessInAI #TrustworthyAI #BiasInAI #AIAct #BiasFreeAI #DIVERSIFAIR

Mark your calendars! We are excited to announce our first DIVERSIFAIR Project event on Tuesday 10 December! This webinar is organised in collaboration with the BIAS Project. 📅 "Intersectional Fairness in AI: Legal Frameworks, Tools, and Learning Opportunities" 🗓️ Date: Tuesday 10 December 2024 ⏰ Time: 15:00–16:45 CET 🌐 Online This event is aimed at researchers, HR specialists, policymakers, educators, and social advocates who are interested in making AI fairer and more inclusive. More info and registration at this link: https://lnkd.in/encigJye.. We hope you will join us! #FairnessInAI #TrustworthyAI #BiasInAI #AIAct #BiasFreeAI

What if identical #resumes with different names were submitted to #ChatGPT? Could we find #biases associated with #ethnicity, and could the system favor names related to some demographics more often than others? An article by Bloomberg found that the best-known #generativeAI tool systematically produces #biases that disadvantage groups based on their names. We asked #ChatGPT the same question after 30 days, and the system updated the answers to a more effective, accurate result. The difference? The system now recognizes the similarities between resumes and decides not to choose between candidates whose only difference is their names. 🗓 The first two images show the responses generated in early April, while the third shows the responses generated in early May. 💡 This is a clear example of why we must continue scrutinizing systems and find the biases encoded in a universe of #data. As much as #AI can be perceived as impartial, it reproduces the biases that exist in our societies. Let’s work together for a #BetterAI. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/eJVsaSsZ #HR

For those of you based in Ireland, we are excited to share that Susan Leavy, member of the DIVERSIFAIR Project consortium, will be a panelist at an upcoming event hosted by Una Europa @ University College Dublin as part of Science Week. Join this insightful discussion on 12 November to explore AI's latest developments and implications in light of the new AI Act—the first comprehensive legal framework for AI in Europe. Event Details: 🗓️ Date: 12 November 📍 Location: UCD 🥂 Pre-event drinks reception Discussion Topics: How should we approach the evolving AI landscape with new regulations? From applications and challenges to ethical considerations, how will AI shape our society? Moderator: Award-winning tech journalist Elaine Burke Panelists: Dr Adam Kelly, UCD School of English Dr Mina Hosseini, UCD School of Law Dr Susan Leavy, UCD School of Information & Communication Studies Dr Brian Mac Namee, UCD School of Computer Science 👉 More information 🔽 #ScienceWeek #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #DIVERSIFAIR #EUAIAct #TechEthics #BiasFreeAI

The European AI & Society Fund has two funding opportunities available for civil society organisations: AI Accountability Grants and AI Act Implementation Grants, with funding ranging from €10,000 to €200,000. Find out more below 🔽

🌍 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝟒𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞! 🌍 We are excited to showcase the incredible panel moderated by Ilina Georgieva, LL.M., DIVERSIFAIR’s scientific lead from TNO,  at the recent Women4Cyber Foundation  conference. The panel, titled "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲," featured influential leaders including Kimberly Fuqua (Director of Customer Experience, EMEA Region, Microsoft), Gerhard Gleitsmann (Head of Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Siemens), and Luanda Domi (Gender Mainstreaming and Cyber Skills Development Manager at GFCE). The participants discussed the importance of fostering diversity and belonging in the cybersecurity workforce, including successes we can further build on, and the misconceptions we should leave behind to fully harness the power of DEIB in this space. Diversity is a key driver of excellence and innovation in AI and cybersecurity. By strengthening diverse voices and perspectives we are better equipped to address the complex challenges of our digital future. The insights shared during this panel resonate deeply with our mission at DIVERSIFAIR to promote equitable opportunities in technology. Let’s continue to champion diversity and create pathways for all voices to be heard in the tech space! 💪✨ #DiversityInTech #CyberSecurity #WomenInAI #Inclusivity #Diversifair #Women4Cyber