The public debate about the future of AI is back in the headlines again following a string of high-profile controversies. The recent backlash against OpenAI over accusations of using actress Scarlett Johansson’s voice without permission in their ChatGPT update, has re-ignited the AI debate around permission, identity, misinterpretation and misuse. Many believe we are starting to see an erosion of public trust in AI, and organisations will need to balance the need and desire to optimise AI with responsible, ethical practices that minimise adverse outcomes. 

AGENDA

13:00 Welcome and introduction

13:05  Discussion covering:

• The latest AI ethics trends
• How to identify the key AI risks to you
• How to identify a set of responsible AI principles
• How to create an AI governance structure: identify key governing organisations, their mandate, key roles and responsibilities
• How to design an AI governance operating model
• The human impact of AI in the workplace; replacement or augmentation

13:35 Audience Q&A

13:50 Summary and next steps from the panel

14:00 Close

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Gaston Tourn, Chief Growth Officer, Oddbox

Gastón previously worked at Curio and Google across several international markets.

Gastón studied Communication at the University of Buenos Aires, completed an MBA programme in Marketing at The Wharton School and a Master's in Creative Writing at Oxford University. If that wasn't nerd enough, he is currently studying for a Master's in Software Engineering at Harvard University, as he dreams of becoming a code poet.

Ange Johnson de Wet, Director and Head of Engineering, NatWest Group

Angela worked At Deutsche Bank in the Cloud, Anti-Financial Crime Analytics, Data Quality and Finance Risk and Regulatory Reporting change and transformation teams. Before joining Deutsche Bank, Angela worked as a Senior Manager at EY across Asia Pacific and EMEIA within the Financial Services Organisation focusing on Corporate Banking and Capital Markets transformation and advisory programmes. Angela started her career at IBM in Australia working as a developer, tester, designer and then business analyst and project manager.
Angela has an honours degree in Mechanical Engineering (Mechatronics / Robotics) and Computer Science from the University of Melbourne, Australia.

Professor Alan Brown, University of Exeter & Defence Data Research Centre

Alan is a Professor of the Digital Economy at the University of Exeter and plays a leading role in the Defence Data Research Centre (DDRC) funded by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL).

He has been delivering impact as an entrepreneur and in business for over 30 years, working predominantly in software delivery to power business transformation. He is also a researcher, coach and trusted adviser to start-ups and established organisations across the public and private sector. He has written several books on AI, digital transformation, and enterprise software delivery. From March 2019 to September 2023 he also held a Fellowship at the Alan Turing Institute, the UK National institute for data science and AI.

Dr Vikas S Shah, Chief AI Officer, MarketForce Corp & Hackforce.ai

 Dr Vikas S Shah is a visionary leader with over 28 years of experience specialising in emerging technologies. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Middlesex University and is completing his Doctorate in Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. With extensive experience developing and scaling innovative solutions and products, he has driven significant advancements in digital technologies, integration, cloud computing, IoT, microservices, AI/ML and data science, deep learning, and blockchain.

Dr. Shah's strategic acumen has led to impressive achievements, including driving revenue growth and successful development and deployment of multifaceted applications, solutions, products, and services in diversified industry segments for large-scale, consulting, and startup organisations. Recent notable leadership roles include Chief Architect and Technologist at IBM Global Services, KofC, EY, and Wipro Technologies. Dr. Shah has actively represented and participated in accredited conferences and marketing events, earning numerous patents and awards. His commitment to ethical AI implementation and responsible AI practices emphasises his dedication to advancing technology while maintaining integrity and reliability.