How can we better involve affected communities in the development process of AI systems - and what are blockers to this in practice? In this Open-Studio Session, Emma will provide an overview over her PhD research, including (1) why we have to involve affected communities during the development of AI systems, (2) the differences between such stakeholder involvement for responsible AI efforts vs the type of stakeholder involvement currently happening in practice, (3) the steps required for stakeholder involvement ensuring more responsible systems, as well as (4) contexts with potential exceptions to such rules.  

Based in Thailand, Pyrou Chung directs the East West Management Institute Programs on natural resources, land, and data initiatives in Southeast Asia under the Open Development Initiative. As an ecologist and sustainable development expert, her work has been focused on the nexus between environmental governance, conservation and human rights, with an emphasis on digital technologies and artificial intelligence affecting environmental data justice issues.

This open studio will focus on exploring the multiple ways through which we can understand the entanglement of repair and maintenance with visionary aspirations around smart hospitals. By revisiting earlier and contemporary Feminist STS texts, new materialism, phenomenology and leaning on insights from the field, Amina will share insights emerging from her ongoing PhD research. Presenting Morocco as a case study, this talk shall explore further the dimensions that waiting takes in environments that run through foreign software in local hospitals.