🚀 Ethical AI at Akamai 🤖
I was truly honored to give a lightning talk on Ethical AI at Akamai Technologies in collaboration with The Mass Technology Leadership Council🔥—New England’s premier network for tech companies driving innovation & global impact 🌎.
Opening Words from Akamai CTO
🎤 We kicked off with Opening Words from Robert Blumofe, CTO of Akamai, who gave a powerful talk on why AI ethics is fundamentally different from traditional algorithms. Unlike past computing systems, today’s AI can make decisions humans used to make 🤯, meaning we must get AI ethics right from the start! ✅
My Talk: Ethical AI for All Stakeholders
🧠 I then had the opportunity to present, where I shared how ethical AI requires considering ALL stakeholders—from the data labelers 🏗️, to the engineers designing the models 🖥️, to the end users 📲, and the companies integrating AI 💡. Only by taking a holistic approach can we ensure AI is fair, sustainable, and beneficial for everyone!
Generative AI for Ethical Workflows
💡 I also showcased generative AI tools my research lab has created to support AI workers, ensuring a win-win ecosystem where AI is built more ethically from the ground up. (Slides attached below! ⬇️)
Women in AI: Liz Graham's Inspiring Leadership
✨ Next up, Liz Graham, CEO of Ada IQ, shared how her company, founded by Northeastern University professors, is using generative AI to support the entire product lifecycle. Seeing a woman entrepreneur and tech leader 🔥🚀 at the forefront of AI innovation was incredibly inspiring! 💪 It reinforced why diverse leadership is key in shaping the future of AI.
AI Literacy & The Kendall Project
🤝 I also loved meeting Brendan McSheffrey from The Kendall Project, which is working to educate companies across New England on how to integrate AI into their workflows. 🎓💼 AI literacy is crucial to making AI accessible and driving responsible innovation.
Gratitude & Next Steps
🙏 A huge thank you to Nayla Daly for the invitation and to Michelle Gardner from Khoury College of Computer Sciences for fostering faculty-industry collaborations 🤝.
💭 Looking forward to more collaborations and conversations on how we can build AI that is ethical, inclusive, and transformative! 🚀
