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Artificial Intelligence and the future of technologies: Impact and opportunities

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Geneva
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most controversial technology topics today. While it has tremendous potential in improving work productivity and individual quality of life, there are also concerns of its unintended consequences such as built-in AI bias against diversity. Session speakers will discuss the latest AI trends, its usefulness and how to address the challenges regarding bias, especially on people with disabilities in the world of work.

Moderator

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Gehan ElSharkawy
Disability inclusion consultant, International Labour Organization (ILO)

Panelists

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Pawel Gmyrek
Senior Researcher, International Labour Organization (ILO)
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Rylin Rodgers
Disability Policy Advisor, Microsoft
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Calvin Lawrence
Chief Architect Cognitive Solutions & Innovation (AI) Public Sector Global Sales, IBM
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Christopher Patnoe
Head of Accessibility and Disability Inclusion EMEA, Google
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Susan Scott-Parker
Founder, Disability Ethical? AI