About the Talk
Involving affected communities – or stakeholders – throughout the development process of AI systems is key to our Human Rights-based approach.
In this Open Studio, guides you through our new AI & Equality stakeholder module. It focuses on the key aspects of meaningful stakeholder involvement, including who counts as a stakeholder and when. Building on her PhD research at the University of Cambridge, she introduces different types of stakeholder involvement, ranging from commercially-oriented practices to types of involvement that are suitable to achieve more responsible, Human Rights-respecting AI systems. For the latter, we discuss the steps required for such involvement, current bottlenecks and barriers, as well as available tools that support this process.
This talk equips you with the knowledge required to recognise stakeholder involvement that mainly focuses on commercial interests, from the type of stakeholder involvement that we need to advance more equitable and safe systems, and helps you to implement the latter in your own projects.
Her insights highlight why involving diverse stakeholders—from patients to regulators—is crucial for ethical AI. Learn how true participation rebalances power, improves understanding, and builds trust, moving beyond consultations to genuine collaboration for human rights-respecting AI systems. Discover practical steps for inclusive AI, including strategic recruitment and effective communication. Unlock the future of ethical AI by prioritizing community voices.
About the Speaker
Emma Kallina’s research focus on the intersection of HCI and responsible AI development in practice. She investigates how the involvement of impacted communities during the development process can lead to more responsible systems, as well as the barriers to such involvement in the current industry practice. Her background in Psychology, HCI, and UX Research provides her with the tools to conduct qualitative and quantitative research with humans as well as insights into the practice of software design.