AI Seminar Series 2024: Join the journey towards Responsible AI, Katrina Ingram

The AI Seminar is a weekly meeting at the University of Alberta where researchers interested in artificial intelligence (AI) can share their research. Presenters include both local speakers from the University of Alberta and visitors from other institutions. Topics can be related in any way to artificial intelligence, from foundational theoretical work to innovative applications of AI techniques to new fields and problems.

Abstract:
If you're not building responsible AI, what kind of AI are you building? In this provocative session, Katrina Ingram will share her journey from U of A student to entrepreneurial pioneer in the field Responsible AI. She'll cover core issues around ethics, data, privacy and algorithmic bias, as well as bigger societal concerns around the impacts of AI on our work and life. This talk will cover a range of perspectives and offer advice for developers, organizations and end users. It will also touch on some exciting new career opportunities in the field of Responsible AI, including the emerging area of AI audits.

Presenter Bio:
Katrina Ingram is the Founder and CEO of Ethically Aligned AI, a company focused on helping organizations to drive better outcomes in the design, development and deployment of AI systems. A seasoned executive, Katrina has over two decades of experience running both not for profit and corporate organizations in the technology and media sectors as well as experience in the public sector. She is a member of DAMA (data management professionals) and volunteers with several AI ethics organizations. She was named to the 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics list. Katrina holds an undergrad in business administration from Simon Fraser University, a master of arts in communications and technology from the University of Alberta and is an IAPP certified information privacy professional (CIPP/C). She combines her love of audio and interest in AI as the host of the podcast, AI4Society Dialogues. Katrina developed Canada's first micro-credential in AI Ethics in partnership with Athabasca University. She currently teaches at the University of Alberta and MacEwan University as a sessional instructor. She is a member of the Calgary Police Services Technology Ethics Committee and recently served as the City of Edmonton's Data Ethics Advisor.