AI Impact Series: The Ethics of AI in our Work and Life
Event Details
Free
Date and Time
Fri, 27 September 2024
12:00 - 13:00
Location
Your event Zoom link is available via IOB Learn, but will also be emailed to you before 11am on the
Event Details
Free
Date and Time
Fri, 27 September 2024
12:00 - 13:00
Location
Your event Zoom link is available via IOB Learn, but will also be emailed to you before 11am on the
AI is being integrated across all levels in the financial services industry. Join IOB, in conjunction with Block W, for this conversation with Alessandra Sala, Senior Director of AI and Data Science at Shutterstock, as we discuss the ethical considerations of the use of AI.
Alessandra will examine the ethical risks of AI in the world and how we can mitigate these risks. Alessandra will speak to best practice for developing and implementing ethical AI frameworks. Professor Joyce O'Connor, co-founder of Block W, will moderate a Q&A with Dr Sala.
There is 1 CPD hour available in the area of Ethics only for the following designations
APA
QFA
Registered Stockbroker
Licentiate of Compliance Institute
Professional Banker
Chartered Banker
Certified Bank Director
Certified Investment Fund Director
Personal Insolvency Practitioner
Fellow of Compliance Institute (Ethics)
Fellow of Compliance Institute (Compliance)
Certified Financial Crime Professional
Certified Data Protection Officer
Certified Ethics and Culture Advisor
Certified Fintech Risk & Compliance Professional
Wealth Management Professional
Retirement Planning Professional
Certified Sustainable Finance Compliance Professional
MCI Board Member or Equivalent
Accredited Funds Professional
Regulatory Reporting Professional
Dr. Alessandra Sala
Senior Director of AI and Data Science at Shutterst
A Research and Scientific Leader in Artificial Intelligence, Alessandra is the Sr. Director of AI and Data Science at Shutterstock. Alessandra has over 15 years' experience in research and innovation gained whilst working in academic and commercial environments.
Alessandra has a strong technical background in Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, advanced analytics and ethical frameworks with the focus of transferring innovation from research to products. As Co-chair of the UNESCO Women for Ethical AI Platform and Global President of Women in AI (a non-profit do-tank working towards gender-inclusive AI that benefits global society) Alessandra is working with a strong community of women to foster diversity, inclusion and equality for women and minorities while encouraging a global ethical approach in AI. In an advisory capacity, Alessandra also serves as the Governance Committee Chair at the Science Foundation Ireland Centre for Research Training in Machine Learning.
Among several awards, Alessandra was the 2021 winner of the XV International Prize "Le Tecno- visionarie" in the AI - Industrial Research category. In her previous role Alessandra was Head of Analytics Research at Nokia Bell Labs where she was leading research teams in several locations and developing a successful strategy for the Data Analytics division while driving changes across different activities like her contributions to the Nokia AI Ethics Advisory Board.
Joyce O'Connor
Co-founder of Block W, Founding President of the National College of Ireland ( NCI ), leading academic and researcher
Professor Joyce O’Connor will moderate the event. A global Eisenhower Fellow Professor, O’Connor is the Founding President of the National College of Ireland ( NCI ), recognised as a leading academic and researcher who has championed access to education.
Recognising the importance of early learning she established the Early Learning Initiative in NCI 2005.
A Chair and Board member of a wide range of organisations, businesses and Government agencies, she Chaired “A Vision for Change “ which helped redefine Government Policy in the Mental Health area.
