Women's Forum Global Meeting 2024

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Sasha Rubel

Amazon Web Services

Head of AI/GenAI Policy

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Sasha Rubel is Head of Public Policy for Generative AI at Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Europe, Middle East, and Africa. She previously led UNESCO’s work on AI and digital innovation for over 12 years, including as representative to the European Commission, G7, OECD, African Union, Economic Commission for Africa, and Sahel on these matters. Sasha is involved in international AI governance initiatives as a founding member of the Global Partnership on AI, member of the OECD AI Network of Experts, and member of Ireland’s AI Advisory Council. Franco-American with a large part of her life spent in Africa, she brings people together across countries, disciplines, and sectors to use technology to change their lives and the world for the better. She advises governments, companies, non-profits, and change-makers on how to unlock the potential of AI and data for the good of people and the planet through policies, partnerships, and capacity building. A former student of the Ecole Normale Superieure in Paris, Sasha received the Public Diplomacy Innovation Prize from the White House under President Obama, and undertook a PHD on responsible AI and the social impact of new technologies.

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Plenary
Oct 23, 2024
8:35 AM9:10 AM
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Unity without uniformity: How can tech and AI champion diversity?

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As AI and smart algorithms advance, concerns about gender equality and diverse representation are mounting. Biases can reinforce harmful narratives and limit diverse perspectives in tech. Championing diversity in tech is critical. A diverse team brings varied viewpoints essential to developing inclusive and innovative technologies. By embracing diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, and perspectives in the workforce, we can foster innovations that not only promote critical thinking and dialogue, but also make sure the tech sector becomes a true vector of inclusion.
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