Dr. Ann Borda
Ethics Fellow in Ethics and Responsible Innovation
Alan Turing Institute Public Policy Programme, UK
Profile Summary
Dr Ann Borda is an Ethics Fellow in the Public Policy Programme at The Alan Turing Institute, and Associate Professor in the Centre for Health Policy, University of Melbourne. At the Alan Turing Institute, Ann focuses on public and policy stakeholders engaged at the intersections of digital society, responsible AI and governance, and the socio-technical, sustainable, and human rights implications of AI for individuals and communities.
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Prior to joining the Institute, Ann held senior and executive positions in government-funded data-intensive initiatives in Australia and the UK. In the UK, she managed a significant digital collections programme funded under NoF-DIGI (£2m) across the Science Museum London and national museums promoting public understanding of science, society, and medical discovery. She subsequently managed a major Research Councils co-funded eScience programme of the Joint Information Systems Committee supporting research innovation tools and national digital services for higher education, such as the former Open Source Software Advisory Service in Oxford, National eScience Centre in Edinburgh, and AHRC-funded Arts and Humanities eScience Centre in Kings College London.
Session Description
The Turing Institute - AI Ethics Governance in Practice Workshop
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With increasing utility of data-driven innovations and digital technologies, there is an interest to employ algorithmic and AI systems to improve public sector service delivery. However, there are ethical and policy challenges to consider when implementing AI for the public good. Join this interactive 1.5 hour workshop crafted to guide public sector policymakers and industry professionals in implementing safe, ethical, and responsible AI systems. You can learn how the principles of Sustainability, Fairness, Explainability, Safety, Responsible Data Stewardship, and Accountability are put into practice across the AI lifecycle. The workshop will focus on ethical reflection and governance implementation through activities and case-studies.
