The empire of algorithms
We need more women writing, producing analysis and starring in the era of the fourth industrial revolution, especially if they do so from an ethics and human rights perspective. That is why I welcome this book by Cecilia Danesi, which reflects on what artificial intelligence (AI) is and how it impacts on human rights, in line with our work at UNESCO. She also points out the need for AI literacy, better information and understanding of how algorithms impact our daily lives, as well as the challenges to develop AI ethically, inclusively and in the service of humanity.
Gabriela Ramos, UNESCO Deputy Director-General for Social and Human Sciences
AI & GENDER EQUALITY & LAW
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Ethical governance of artificial intelligence
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Hello!
I'm Cecilia, a lawyer, writer, lecturer, teacher and researcher in Artificial Intelligence, gender and rights. I am passionate about innovation and technology and especially its social impact. I love travelling, contact with nature and spending time with my friends.
The road I have travelled...
I studied Law at the University of Buenos Aires and worked for more than 10 years in the Judiciary (I was a meritorious judge for two years!). I started teaching at the Faculty when I was a student. When I had my ‘life sorted out’, I made a 180-degree turn: I left my comfort zone for the old continent. A scholarship from the Carolina Foundation opened the door to Spain, more precisely to a Master's degree, where, thanks to a dissertation, my love affair with AI began. After years of research, I felt I had to share all that with the students of the Faculty of Law, so in 2018 I opened the first subject ‘AI and Law’.
A PhD in Europe and several trips around the world taught me that the impact of AI on people's lives is transversal in a society, especially on gender and human rights issues. With the motivation to raise awareness about the good use of AI and equal access and opportunities in all social spheres, I wrote ‘The Empire of Algorithms’, my first popular book.
Currently, I give lectures and trainings on AI, technology, innovation, gender and rights. I am a researcher at the Institute of European Studies and Human Rights (UPSA), I am co-chair of "AI-Crendentials" group of the Women for Ethical in AI UNESCO platform, advisor at the Digital Caucus at ParlAmericas, co-director of the Master in Ethics Governance of AI, European Union consultant and lecturer at several universities around the world.
