This talk will address some of the risks AI implementers should consider when developing, deploying, and using AI systems.
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Synopsis
This section sets the context within which AI-risk management is applied, considering several ethical perspectives including but not limited to governance, fairness, and sustainability. It establishes a broader view than technology alone.
It will outline key AI-related risks and proposes potential mitigations. The programme manager’s view highlights aspects that may not always be apparent to a technical team. We will balance this view with why data quality and integrity matter and discuss a few risk types.
An illustration focusing on the education environment will be carried out Key steps covering the scope of AI-risk management, using risk to drive improvement will be covered.
About the speaker
Pierre Morel is a Project and Programme Manager with experience across the private and public sectors. He has worked for local councils as an ICT Programme Manager, delivering improved IT capabilities and national e-innovations projects to better serve the public. He founded CRITICAL P3M Ltd, providing programme management and maturity consultancy services.
He stands — and often interfaces — between technical and business audiences, bringing the best out of both. Pierre applies a robust approach to information management and business intelligence, always bearing in mind that data is the key ingredient of sound decision support.
More recently, Pierre has developed ETHICRITICAL®, a framework for conducting Ethical Impact Assessments that helps organisations de-risk their AI initiatives. As the name hints, its human-centric approach provides risk managers with a view of impacts encompassing all stakeholders and society, tracing risks back to their root causes.
Pierre is an active member of the BCS Ethics SIG Committee and also sits on the IFIP 9.2 Committee. He is an ISO/IEC 42001 Lead Auditor.
Martin Dyer is the Director of IT at Blundell’s School, where he leads the strategic development and implementation of technology across the institution. With a deep commitment to innovation and operational excellence, Martin has played a pivotal role in modernising the school’s digital infrastructure, enhancing both teaching and administrative systems.
His leadership spans a wide array of initiatives - from overseeing the deployment of interactive learning environments to ensuring robust cybersecurity protocols are in place. Martin collaborates closely with key stakeholders, driving forward projects that support both staff and student success. Martin is known for his pragmatic approach to problem-solving and his ability to translate complex technical challenges into actionable solutions.
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