Panel discussion: 'Equitable Access to AI Technologies'

Past Event

Date
 04 December 2024, 1:00pm - 2:15pm

Location
 Blavatnik School of Government
120 Walton St, Oxford OX2 6GG

AIGI presentation min

Access to AI technologies is a cornerstone of digital inclusion, yet disparities persist across regions, communities, and systems.

This session brings together global experts to discuss how equitable access can be achieved, highlighting the roles of governments, international organisations, and collaborative frameworks. Panellists will share perspectives on policy innovations, regional strategies, and practical steps toward a more inclusive AI landscape.

Panellists

  • Professor Robert Trager, Director, Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative
    Focus: Robert will explore the role of developed nations in fostering inclusive AI access through responsible technology sharing and international cooperation.
  • Ki-ho Jeong, Director, National Information Society Agency (South Korea)
    Focus: Ki-ho will present lessons from South Korea’s Digital Bill of Rights, emphasising how governments can safeguard digital rights while advancing access for underserved communities.
  • Professor Thompson Chengeeta, Principal Investigator, African Commission Study on AI
    Forcus: Thompson will discuss how regional organisations, such as the African Union, can shape frameworks to advance access to AI technologies.
  • Sumaya Nur Adan, Research Affiliate, Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative
    Focus: Beyond access - how benefit-sharing mechanisms and international collaborations can ensure fairness in AI development.

This event will be held in Seminar Room 4 at the Blavatnik School of Government.

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