It was so inspiring to participate and speak at the Ethical Tech Summit, hosted by Microsoft Research NYC, NYU SPS Center for Global Affairs, and the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance!
💡The summit brought together remarkable leaders in ethical innovation and AI, exploring how technology can drive social impact. We discussed many critical issues like human trafficking and combating deepfakes in the metaverse while promoting ethical use of generative AI.💡
🚒 My session explored how emerging advanced technologies like AI and blockchain can revolutionize disaster management by enhancing data analysis, transparency, and operational efficiency. I highlighted use cases like predictive analytics for disaster response, blockchain-driven fraud prevention in relief efforts, and the ethical considerations of deploying these technologies in crisis scenarios. The discussion underscored the importance of balancing innovation with inclusivity, privacy, and cybersecurity to maximize their impact in safeguarding communities. 🚒
👏 Grateful to share this space with an incredible lineup of speakers, including
Ruchira Gupta (Apne Aap), Mike Pell (Microsoft Garage), Yorke Rhodes III (Microsoft/NYU), Carolyn Kissane (NYU CGA), Brandon Weinman-Tyre (botni.vision), Mike Prorock (mesur.io), Eirliani Abdul Rahman, DrPH, MSc, FRSA (Former Twitter safety advisory), Matt Wright (Gaia), Angie Kamath (NYU School of Professional Studies), Laura Lalonde (GridBank.io), Victor Wong (BlockApps), Sylvia Maier (NYU SPS CGA), Hannah Zhao, and more. 👏
🌍Special thanks to Yorke for your vision and leadership in making this impactful event a reality and bringing together industry and students. Excited to see the work of the newly announced Ethical Tech CoLab unfold in the coming months! And extra thanks to all the great students who helped make the day a reality both virtually and in person. Here’s to leveraging technology for good and shaping a more ethical future. 🌍
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