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Events

The Montreal AI Ethics Institute is partnering with NEOACM to consult the public about whether we can engineer ethical AI. The discussion will span across topics including the ambiguity of ethical AI, how to filter through the hype, and how AI ethics can be implemented into the professional ethics of engineers.

We'll also talk about what metrics we should use and how we can get engineers on board so we can move from principles to practice. Between our hunger for practical ethical AI solutions and NEOACM's engineering expertise, attendees can expect a highly engaging discussion.

*We'll send you the Zoom link & readings once you register.

Our events use a flipped classroom model:

*NOTE: All our events are free. If you want to support our mission of democratizing AI ethics literacy by helping keep our events open to all, please 

If you have questions or suggestions, please email: 

Can We Engineer Ethical Artificial Intelligence?

The Montreal AI Ethics Institute is partnering with 

 to present to the public the state of AI ethics in Canada & Spain. The discussion will span across topics including country-specific regulations, commonalities across both countries, and the type of federal incentives that will be needed to move the needle.

: All our events are free. If you want to support our mission of democratizing AI ethics literacy by helping keep our events accessible to everyone, please 

The state of AI ethics in Spain and Canada (El estado de la ética IA en España y Canadá)

We're livestreaming our weekly AI Ethics Learning Community seminars! Our goal is to bring together a cohort of motivated individuals to discuss important research while allowing our wider community to learn by watching them and participating in the Zoom chat room.

With our open learning model, we aim to cultivate a friendly learning community where individuals from a wide range of backgrounds will be encouraged to share their perspectives on the field.

If you want to come hang out, get your tickets now.

AI Ethics Learning Community (Live Series)

What's next for AI Ethics in 2021? And what is the broader historical significance of the mistreatment of Dr. Timnit Gebru by Google? Hear from a world-class panel, including:

If you want some background on the topic before the discussion, flip through our 

, which was co-authored by the first 3 panelists.

The State of AI Ethics (Panel)

 in Australia to host a discussion about democratising AI, disinformation, content moderation, AI in the APAC region and the region's responsibility in the AI debate.

AI Ethics in the APAC Region

 to host a discussion about self-disclosure for participants to learn about, and for companies to demonstrate their AI product self-disclosure process. This includes looking at how an AI product was built and the downstream effects that may have on people using it.

If you have an AI company and you want to participate in this workshop with your product, you can learn more & apply here: 

https://openethics.ai/events/self-disclosure-for-an-ai-product-call-for-companies/

Self-disclosure for an AI product: A practical workshop and feedback session

Now that we’re nearly halfway through 2021, what’s next for AI Ethics? Hear from a world-class panel, including:

If you want some background on the topic before the discussion, flip through 

, which includes contributions from each of the panelists.

The Montreal AI Ethics Institute is partnering with Salesforce to host a discussion about conversational ethics and design.

Conversational AI enables people to communicate via text or voice with automated systems like smart speakers, virtual assistants, and chatbots. Leveraging Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) and Natural Language Processing (NLP), these systems can recognize speech, understand context, remember previous dialogue, access external knowledge, and generate text or speech responses. 

However, conversational AI may not work equally well for everyone, and may even cause harm due to known or unknown bias and toxicity. Additionally, generating “personalities” for bots or virtual assistants creates risks of appearing inauthentic, manipulative, or offensive. In this workshop, we will discuss the issues of bias, harm, and trust where bots, language, and AI intersect.

The Triangle of Trust in Conversational Ethics and Design: Where Bots, Language and AI Intersect

 to host a discussion about the different challenges that national contexts can present when trying to implement AI ethics. For example, different cultural views, differing levels of AI literacy and differing levels of resources available to dedicate to such implementation.

The Challenges of AI Ethics in Different National Contexts

The Montreal AI Ethics Institute is partnering with AI Policy Labs for a discussion on AI and the environment.

The discussion will span across how AI is being leveraged for a greener future. With the computational power required, such technology has the possibility to harm the environment, while also holding the key to innovation. Discussions surrounding this paradox through an environmental lens will be the mainstay of this meetup.

Artificial Intelligence and Climate Change: Opportunities, Considerations and Policy Levers to align with Climate Change Goals

https://us.boell.org/sites/default/files/2020-12/Artificial%20Intelligence%20and%20Climate%20Change_FINAL.pdf

 Artificial Intelligence and Climate Change: Supplementary Impact Report 

https://www.oxfordfoundry.ox.ac.uk/sites/default/files/learning-guide/2019-11/Artificial%20Intelligence%20%26%20Climate%20Change_%20Supplementary%20Impact%20Report.pdf