Conversations That Move AI Forward

Rumman delivers keynotes on responsible AI and how to move us from ethical principles to practice.

Past Keynotes & Appearances

TED: Your Right to Repair AI Systems

  • Rumman Chowdhury speaking with Allison Morrison at SXSW

    Rebooting AI from the Ground Up

    AUSTIN, TX • SXSW 2025

  • Rumman Chowdhury speaking with Sir Nick Clegg

    Conversation with Sir Nick Clegg of Meta

    NEW YORK, NY • Concordia Annual Summit 2024

  • Rumman Chowdhury

    Security as Part of Responsible AI: At Home or At Odds?

    SAN FRANCISCO, CA • RSA Conference

  • Rumman Chowdhury

    Public Accountability: Expanding Red Teaming to Expand Structured Public Feedback

    BOSTON, MA • Convening 2023

  • Rumman Chowdhury

    Augmenting Human Capabilities to New Dimensions

    HELSINKI, FINLAND • SLUSH

  • Rumman Chowdhury

    Finding the Humanity in AI with Rumman Chowdhury

    SAN FRANCISCO, CA • Commonwealth Club World Affairs

  • Rumman Chowdhury speaking onstage

    Why Does Technology Need Ethics?

    KOCHI, INDIA • IAA World Congress

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Keynote Topics

  • Translate abstract ethical principles into concrete, actionable practices for organizations developing and deploying AI systems, covering strategies for governance, technical implementation, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement to ensure responsible and inclusive AI development.

  • Explore the critical issues of fairness and transparency in AI systems. Identify strategies for identifying and mitigating algorithmic bias, emphasizing the importance of diverse perspectives in AI development and the need for robust accountability mechanisms to ensure equitable outcomes.

  • Delve into the necessity of third-party assessments for AI technologies. Explore the frameworks for comprehensive AI audits, highlighting the role of external expertise in uncovering hidden flaws and biases, and ensuring compliance with ethical standards and regulations.

  • Examine the emerging concept of AI transparency and user empowerment. Rumman advocates for greater access to AI systems, allowing for community-driven improvements and responsible vulnerability disclosure. She discusses the balance between innovation, security, and public interest in AI development

  • Analyze the far-reaching effects of AI on various aspects of society. Rumman addresses concerns about AI's influence on privacy, democracy, and social structures. Understand the importance of building public trust through responsible AI practices and clear communication about AI capabilities and limitations.

  • Explore how AI is reshaping employment landscapes and workplace dynamics. Rumman discusses the potential for AI to augment human capabilities, the importance of reskilling and upskilling in the face of automation, and strategies for creating an inclusive AI-driven workforce that balances technological advancement with human well-being.

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