/desautels/taxonomy/term/3097/all en /desautels/channels/news/public-sector-organizations-need-ensure-fair-ai-implementation-352660 <p>Artificial intelligence can identify patterns in data much faster and more effectively and efficiently than humans can, but it is only applicable to the specific contexts in which data was created. Even then, AI can replicate the data’s biases and encode them, resulting in a major limitation that can lead to discrimination on the basis of sex or ethnicity. This is of particular concern for public sector organizations, which need to be fair to those they serve.</p> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 18:05:43 +0000 arsh.prakash@mcgill.ca 526643 at /desautels /desautels/channels/news/desautels-developed-ai-app-helping-monkeys-avoid-injury-costa-rica-352140 <p>When endangered howler monkey populations cross Costa Rica’s roads, they are vulnerable to injury from electrical wires and passing cars. Associate Professor<a href="/desautels/juan-camilo-serpa"> Juan Camilo Serpa</a>, partnering with Reserva Conchal, is using artificial intelligence to help prevent these injuries from occurring.</p> Fri, 20 Oct 2023 16:17:57 +0000 arsh.prakash@mcgill.ca 452631 at /desautels /desautels/channels/news/maxime-cohen-named-chief-ai-officer-integral-digital-accelerator-348717 <p>Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Desautels Faculty of Management <a href="/desautels/maxime-cohen"><strong>Professor Maxime Cohen</strong></a> was named Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer for Intégral, a digital accelerator that works with businesses to support their digital transformation and growth. The accelerator has offices in Canada and France, and supports their growth through multiple agencies that specialize in content, web infrastructure, analytics and digital marketing.</p> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:52:05 +0000 arsh.prakash@mcgill.ca 107676 at /desautels /desautels/channels/news/montreal-puts-stake-ground-ethical-ai-295840 <p>If Montreal has already emerged as a global AI leader, the city continues to forge new paths by articulating its ethical framework. <strong>Renjie Butalid</strong>, Associate Director of the <strong>Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship</strong> and Co-founder of the Montreal AI Ethics Institute, shares his perspective on this important aspect of AI’s development.</p> <p><a href="https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/can-montreal-become-a-centre-not-just-for-artificial-intelligence-but-ethical-ai" target="_blank">Read more</a></p> Mon, 01 Apr 2019 18:36:33 +0000 angela.l.williams@mcgill.ca 74165 at /desautels /desautels/channels/news/newly-launched-coalition-responsible-ai-292475 <p>Professor <a href="/desautels/emmanuelle-vaast">Emmanuelle Vaast</a> is one among ten Æ»¹ûÒùÔº members who comprise the new International Observatory on the Social Impacts of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies (OIISIAN) - a $7.5 million initiative spearheaded by the government of Quebec to explore interdisciplinary and intersectoral perspectives on the impact of AI and digital technology on individuals, organizations, and communities.</p> Fri, 14 Dec 2018 15:34:04 +0000 julie.lapalme@mcgill.ca 73790 at /desautels /desautels/channels/news/mcgills-executive-institute-launches-program-demystify-artificial-intelligence-292232 <p><b>November 28, 2018 - Montreal, Canada</b> – With big data and AI ramping up, the Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Executive Institute (MEI) at Æ»¹ûÒùÔº is launching an essential 2-day seminar focusing on Artificial Intelligence; what it is and how it can affect your business. The seminar, which will run at the beginning of December and then again in April, responds to a growing number of businesses that are looking to demystify how AI technology will change the way they operate.</p> Fri, 30 Nov 2018 15:42:41 +0000 angela.l.williams@mcgill.ca 73747 at /desautels /desautels/channels/news/how-ai-making-things-harder-cheaters-288913 <p>In an article for <i>Financial Times, </i>Desautels Dean <a href="/desautels/isabelle-g-bajeux-besnainou">Isabelle Bajeux</a> comments on how AI technology can be leveraged to support teachers and identify cases of exam cheating.</p> <p>Already in its early stages of use, AI shows promise of not only improve marking systems, but also raising the overall standards of education.</p> <p><a href="https://www.ft.com/content/540e77fa-9fe2-11e8-85da-eeb7a9ce36e4" target="_blank">Read more</a></p> Mon, 20 Aug 2018 19:39:28 +0000 julie.lapalme@mcgill.ca 72154 at /desautels