12. Rania Wazir: On AI4Good and how to shape future AI regulations

12. Rania Wazir: On AI4Good and how to shape future AI regulations

Author: Manuel Pasieka July 22, 2021 Duration: 51:24
Austrian Artificial Intelligence Podcast
Technology

Summary

Rania has a background in theoretical mathematics and has focused her work in recent years as a Data Scientists on natural language understanding and social media monitoring.

Today on the show she will share her experience of organising Data4Good, an NGO organisation that is bringing together DataScientists and other NGO's on a voluntary bases in order to support different social projects.

During the second part of the interview, Rania will describe the ongoing efforts by women in AI Austria, to discuss and improve future European AI regulations. She describes what options individual and small organisations have to change international regulations on topics of AI and digitalisation in order to build a better future.


References

  • Rania Wazir :  https://www.linkedin.com/in/raniawazir/ , rania.wazir@vdsg.at
  • Data4good : https://vdsg.at/data4good/
  • Women in AI Discussion Group : https://www.meetup.com/es/Women-in-AI-Austria/
  • Access now (defend digital rights online) : https://www.accessnow.org/
  • European digital rights : https://edri.org/
  • Algorithm Watchers : https://algorithmwatch.org/de/
  • European data protection supervisor : https://edps.europa.eu/_en
  • Regulatory frame for AI by the European parliament : https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/regulatory-framework-ai
  • Coded Bias (Movie): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11394170/



Hosted by Manuel Pasieka, the Austrian Artificial Intelligence Podcast offers a grounded, local perspective on a global phenomenon. Instead of abstract theorizing, each conversation focuses on the tangible impact and practical applications of AI within Austria's unique ecosystem. You'll hear from a diverse range of guests-researchers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and creatives-who are actively shaping this landscape, discussing both the remarkable opportunities and the nuanced challenges specific to the region. The discussions delve into how these technologies are being integrated into Austrian industry, academia, and society, moving beyond hype to examine real-world implementation and ethical considerations. This podcast serves as an essential audio forum for anyone in Austria, or with an interest in the European tech scene, looking to understand how artificial intelligence is evolving right here. It’s about the people behind the algorithms and the local stories within a global revolution. For those engaged with the content, questions and suggestions are always welcome at the provided email address.
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