Dr. Emily Springer, recognized among the Top 100 Women in AI Ethics™ in 2024 and part of UNESCO’s Women 4 Ethical AI platform, is an inclusive AI consultant. Running TechnoSocio Advisory, she specializes in sociotechnical understandings of AI, inclusive build processes, end user research (acceptance and testing), staff training and change management, and AI strategy, impact assessment, and risk mitigation. She champions the participation of non-technical professionals in AI innovation, offering on-demand and custom AI literacy training through TheInclusiveAILab.com. With extensive experience consulting for organizations like UNFPA and Data2X, she works to address issues like technology-facilitated gender-based violence and promote gender-inclusive AI. Emily holds a PhD in Sociology and Development Studies and an Ed.M. in International Education Policy. Previously, at a Microsoft partner, she built automation solutions for enterprise clients; with IFC, facilitated digital transformation strategic planning for African universities; and, as an academic sociologist, trained graduate students in Development Practice and Social Justice. As a member of the International Association of Algorithmic Auditors, she is eager to ensure AI benefits all peoples.

Topic: Inclusive, Ethical, Feminist AI: From theory to practice in GRIT's Aunt Zuzi chatbot

This session tackles the challenges of creating truly inclusive AI, focusing on practical steps for co-creating AI solutions with the communities they serve. It will begin with an exploration of feminist AI theory and principles, followed by a case study of GRIT’s Aunt Zuzi chatbot, which won the Gates Foundation's Ethical AI Grand Challenge. The presentation will outline each step of the process, connecting it to real-life ethical challenges. The goal is to provide a clear, actionable guide for building community-responsive, inclusive AI.