Lecture
Spring Lecture Series: Intersectional Bias: How AI and Social Media Impact Bias, Exclusion, Discrimination, and Power Inequalities
- Date
- Thursday 6 March 2025
- Time
- Series
- LUC Spring Lecture Series: Trends in Risks and Benefits of Technology for Peacebuilding
- Location
- Wijnhaven
Turfmarkt 99
2511 DP Den Haag - Room
- 3.56
Spring Lecture Series: Trends in Risks and Benefits of Technology for Peacebuilding
This monthly lecture series explores the evolving relationship between technology and peacebuilding, examining both the risks and the benefits. Each session brings together experts to provide insights, case studies, and actionable strategies.
Lecture 1: Intersectional Bias: How AI and Social Media Impact Bias, Exclusion, Discrimination, and Power Inequalities
This lecture explores how technology, particularly AI and social media, can perpetuate bias and power imbalances, creating barriers to peacebuilding. The session examines the disparity in technology access between the Global North and South and outlines strategies for governments, NGOs and international organisations to foster inclusivity.
Speakers
Arlinda Rrustemi: Discussing the impact of power inequalities on peacebuilding and actionable solutions for governments and NGOs.
Irakli Beridze: Head of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, UNICRI. Introduction to UNICRI’s work and strategies for creating an equitable technological ecosystem for the Global South and North. (tbc)