AI and Ethics

Join Holly Peck (Research Scientist at Sanctuary.ai & Founder at Women Who Code), Shalaleh Rismani (Chief Innovation Officer and Systems Analyst at Generation R Consulting) and Luke Starbuck (Vice President Marketing at Linc Global) for a fireside chat to discuss the world of AI and the potential ethical risks it poses for society.

Holly Peck is an anthropologist turned engineer who currently works as a research scientist at Sanctuary AI - a humanoid robotics lab in Vancouver - where she builds robot brains. She has a BA from Princeton University and is the founder and director of Women Who Code Vancouver.

Shalaleh Rismani is an engineer and system analyst with a speciality in need finding for AI and robotics development with a focus on social and ethical issue.

Luke Starbuck helps brands and retailers have engaging relationships with their customers via Facebook Messenger, SMS and voice-assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Home

What to bring: A $5 donation for Covenant House Vancouver.

Pizza and drinks sponsored by Jamie Couper of GuruLink.