The role of AI in building an inclusive company

As the use of AI becomes increasingly common, both in the tools that we use and in the products we build ourselves, it's important to take a look at the role and impact of AI in the context of diversity and inclusion.

To build a truly diverse and inclusive company, D&I values must be engrained into every aspect of a company, both internally and externally. Unfortunately we don't have time to address every aspect in this session, so we'll be having a look at the role of AI in one key internal aspect - recruitment - and one key external aspect - product development. How can AI help or hinder your efforts to build a diverse and inclusive company?

As we explore this topic, we'll start of with two short talks from Raisa Ghazi, Founder of Skill Genie, and Stephane Mead, Global Industry Manager at Google.

Stephane's talk will look at inclusivity in product development and will cover:

• What does DEI in AI/ML mean?
• Why is it important (e.g. bias in product development, unintended consequences, impact on community)?
• How does Google think about and address the concept of AI/ML Fairness?
• What tools or resources are available for organizations to use in their own efforts?

Raisa's talk look at inclusive recruitment and will cover:

• The advantages of using AI/technology in recruitment
• Technologies/ AI in recruitment that don’t promote D&I
• Technologies/ AI in recruitment that do promote D&I
• Tips on how to spot biased AI/technologies

Following the two talks, we'll open up for Q&A and discussion with the audience. Join us on 28th for this interesting discussion!

Note: this event will be held online.

Speakers & talks

Stephane Mead is a Global Industry Manager at Google and a member of the Gaygler community. He is actively involved in several DEI initiatives, within and outside of Google, through workshops, talks/panels and recruiting. He is also a member of Google's Product Inclusion group which seeks to ensure Google's ecosystem of products and services represent the interests of all users and the communities who use them.

Raisa Ghazi is an entrepreneurial spirit who brings along her action plan for more equality everywhere where she goes. She is the founder of www.SkillGenie.io. An e-learning platform where you can learn more about Diversity & Inclusion in the 21st century. She’s also the woman behind High Tech Tea for more women in technology, and has set up multiple technology related initiatives for children at black schools, refugees and asylum seekers.