An initiative for a better understanding and framing of the ethical, legal and societal implications of AI by leveraging a transdisciplinary approach.

The AI + Society Initiative aims at defining problems and identifying solutions to essential issues related to ethical AI and technology development. The research leverages a transdisciplinary approach to advance AI methods and tools, with a focus on their responsible applications.

The Initiative promotes an inclusive research agenda with a specific focus on avoiding the amplification of global digital injustices through AI for affected communities. The research will include many important voices such as women, youth, seniors, Indigenous People, LGBTQIA2S+, visible minorities, people with disabilities, and linguistic minorities – and those at the intersection of these identities.

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Florian Martin-Bariteau
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Florian Martin-Bariteau recognized as Early Career Researcher of the Year

In recognition of his exceptional efforts and broad impact, Dr. Florian Martin-Bariteau has been awarded the University of Ottawa’s Early Career Resea…
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Teresa Scassa
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Teresa Scassa contributes to Ontario legislative consultation on labour law reform and use of AI in hiring

As part of the consultations led by Legislative Assembly of Ontario Standing Committee on Social Policy on Bill 149, Dr. Teresa Scassa submitted to th…
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A new report looking at the use of AI in Canadian politics

The University of Ottawa Research Chair in Politics, Communication and Technology and the AI + Society Initiative releases The Political Uses of AI in…
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Michael Geist
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Michael Geist appeared before the CRTC to discuss regulations regarding contributions to support Canadian and Indigenous content

On December 5, 2023, Dr. Michael Geist, a Faculty member at the University of Ottawa's Centre for Law, Technology and Society, appeared before the Can…
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Aerial view of the University of Ottawa Campus and the Rideau Canal.
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Michael Geist and Teresa Scassa appeared before the House of Commons to discuss data protection and AI

On October 26, 2023, Dr. Michael Geist and Dr. Teresa Scassa, Faculty members of the University of Ottawa's Centre for Law, Technology and Society, ap…
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View of the University of Ottawa campus and the Rideau Canal.
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The Chair in Technology and Society releases Can’t Compute: Moving Towards an Equitable Digital World

The Centre for Law, Technology and Society is delighted to announce the publication of Can’t Compute: Moving Towards an Equitable Digital World, edite…

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Canada

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Ottawa, ON, Canada

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