Data Science: AI Ethics and Data Activism

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Unlocking the Future: Navigating AI Ethics and Data Activism with Renée Cummings

All alumni, families, and friends are invited to join us for a conversation with Renée Cummings, Assistant Professor of the Practice in Data Science, for an engaging virtual talk that explores the ethical implications of data on society — delving into the intersection between Artificial Intelligence ("AI") ethics and data activism.

During this session, she will examine the impact of AI on the relationship between data and society, redefining the data power structure, and the two fundamental approaches to AI ethics: rights-based and risk-based approaches.

This event aims to expand our understanding of the ethical risks of AI and how to build resilient, rewarding, responsible, sustainable, justice-oriented, and trauma-informed AI for the benefit of all.

The Zoom link will be e-mailed to participants prior to the event.

More about Renée Cummings:

Assistant Professor of Practice Renée Cummings is a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Futures Council on Data Equity and an active speaker on the national and international stages for her work on ethical AI and technologies. In the last year, she has been a featured speaker around the world, ranging from a presentation to North Carolina high school students to a roundtable discussion on AI-focused legislation at the European Union Parliament in Brussels. Cummings has even made a television appearance – offering expert analysis in criminology and criminal psychology on iCrime with Elizabeth Vargas – and has been named to several “best of” lists, including the “Top 50 Innovators in AI” (named by World Summit AI) and “50 Influential Women” (named by InspiredMinds!).

Hosted by University Advancement's Office of Engagement and UVA's School of Data Sciences

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