Is ChatGPT a Feminist?
The web, the media, and my emails are entirely full of ChatGPT. For the uninitiated, ChatGPT is an AI chatbot, Large Language Model (LLM), that generates text that’s eerily close to human language. The disruptive potential for education and industry, as well as the tools’ accuracy has created buzz around world. Although the comparison between […]
AI in Hollywood
For FemAI, I was invited to speak on the South by South West (SXSW) conference in Austin, Texas, US. This little summary is provided to give some insights on the panels’ topic: AI in Hollywood – of course, from a feminist lens! Furthermore, I want to share some personal experiences about this trip to US […]
A feminist view on EU AI Act standardization processes
Under the EU AI Act, the debate around the standardization of artificial intelligence (AI) is getting louder. Decisions are currently being made that will change our future society and the way we live together. The use of AI has become an integral part of our everyday life, even if it is partly invisible: not only […]
A feminist view on the “Pause Giant AI Experiments: An Open Letter”
Did you read the open letter about “Pausing Giant AI Experiments”? The letter, posted on the Future of Life Institute website, warned of potential risks surrounding AI, and that its development is dangerously out of control. The letter was signed by more than 1,000 AI experts in a very short span of time. The positive: […]
Why do we need to speak about digital colonialism?
Artificial intelligence is creating a new colonial world order. Digital colonialism is rooted in the design of the tech ecosystem for the purposes of profit and plunder. With FemAI – Center for Feminist Artificial Intelligence and our 9th Feminist AI and Digital Policy Roundtable we are investigating how AI is enriching a powerful few but […]
A feminist view of the EU AI Act
The Act is the first-ever legal framework for regulating artificial intelligence (AI) in the European Union. Its purpose is to establish unified rules for the development, market placement, and usage of AI. Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) intend to enhance citizens’ ability to lodge complaints about AI systems and obtain explanations regarding decisions made […]
Fostering the Feminist AI Ecosystem
As we mark the 1 Year Anniversary of the Feminist AI and Digital Policy Roundtable, we reflect on the journey we’ve embarked upon. It’s been a year of passionate discussions, groundbreaking insights, and a collective commitment to forging a more equitable digital future. To celebrate this milestone, we reached out to organizations, individuals, and thought […]
Intersectionality in ML
An experience report of our workshop on Exploring Ethical AI Guidelines and Establishing Individual Inclusive Practices together with QualityMinds As AI continues to shape our world, there are several reasons why companies must focus on developing their own standards right now. Beyond the immediate need to safeguard reputation and engender trust, companies must be attuned […]
Navigating the Intersection: Disinformation, Deepfakes and Gender-Based Violence
In recent discussions about the potential threats posed by Artificial Intelligence (AI), the spotlight has shifted from Hollywood’s exaggerated narratives of self-conscious machines controlling nuclear weapons to a more nuanced understanding. Now, the attention is slowly turning toward the pressing issues of disinformation and discrimination, particularly in the context of gender. In this year’s global […]
Kick-Off Working Group for a Feminist Perspective on EU AI Act Standardization
On 16th of January, our Feminist AI and Digital Policy Roundtable held on the topic of EU AI Act Standardization processes identified the main levers to bring intersectionality into AI policy processes. A diverse group debated about effective methods to address the lack of diversity in AI policy. In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial […]
