We Count
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We Count is a community-driven project created by the IDRC to address the inherent bias against small minorities and outliers in artificial intelligence and data analytics.
Nobel Prize-winner Geoffrey Hinton and fellow AI luminary Fei Fei Li were among the speakers at a U of T event, including Jutta Treviranus, that explored how AI is changing our lives. Read the article: buff.ly/oUIWpmh
#AI #AIethics #AIequity
#AI #AIethics #AIequity
How should we live with AI? 3 insights from researchers, scholars and artists
Humanities scholars, artists, authors and computer scientists recently came together at the University of Toronto to explore how artificial intelligence will impact society.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Nobel Prize-winner Geoffrey Hinton and fellow AI luminary Fei Fei Li were among the speakers at a U of T event, including Jutta Treviranus, that explored how AI is changing our lives. Read the article: buff.ly/oUIWpmh
#AI #AIethics #AIequity
#AI #AIethics #AIequity
IDRC's November – December newsletter is out! Read the latest news, events and initiatives in the data science, disability and AI communities from the IDRC and its We Count community: buff.ly/QGin7AS
#AI #newsletter #disability
#AI #newsletter #disability
December 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
IDRC's November – December newsletter is out! Read the latest news, events and initiatives in the data science, disability and AI communities from the IDRC and its We Count community: buff.ly/QGin7AS
#AI #newsletter #disability
#AI #newsletter #disability
It's #IDPD! This year’s UN theme is “fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress.” It builds on the commitment of world leaders at the 2nd World Summit for Social Development to build a more inclusive, equitable and sustainable world: buff.ly/TCBlbkP
December 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
It's #IDPD! This year’s UN theme is “fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress.” It builds on the commitment of world leaders at the 2nd World Summit for Social Development to build a more inclusive, equitable and sustainable world: buff.ly/TCBlbkP
Read some attendee takeaways from the Open Education 2025 conference in this ACRLog entry: buff.ly/tCddVhL
#OpenEducation2025 #AI #education
#OpenEducation2025 #AI #education
A few takeaways from Open Education 2025
In an age of corporate techno-solutionism, open education can help academia fulfill its responsibilities to the public good. But we have to institutionalize and preserve open principles to do so.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Read some attendee takeaways from the Open Education 2025 conference in this ACRLog entry: buff.ly/tCddVhL
#OpenEducation2025 #AI #education
#OpenEducation2025 #AI #education
At November’s Business Disability Forum’s Global Conference, Jenny Lay-Flurrie, Vice President and Chief Accessibility Officer at Microsoft, indicated three key ways to get a payoff from DEI: patience, upskilling and inclusive design. Read the article: buff.ly/xEgIcXX
#AI #DEI #inclusivedesign
#AI #DEI #inclusivedesign
An important lesson from Microsoft - how you can obtain a return on investment from DEI initiatives in an AI age
At last week’s Business Disability Forum’s Global Conference, Jenny Lay-Flurrie, Vice President and Chief Accessibility Officer at Microsoft, indicated three key ways to get a payoff from DEI:…
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December 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
At November’s Business Disability Forum’s Global Conference, Jenny Lay-Flurrie, Vice President and Chief Accessibility Officer at Microsoft, indicated three key ways to get a payoff from DEI: patience, upskilling and inclusive design. Read the article: buff.ly/xEgIcXX
#AI #DEI #inclusivedesign
#AI #DEI #inclusivedesign
The next issue of the IDRC's #newsletter, The Recount, is coming soon! Each Recount issue has the latest news, events and initiatives in the data science, #disability and #AI communities from the IDRC and its We Count community. Subscribe now: buff.ly/pcoagZq
November 25, 2025 at 8:33 PM
The next issue of the IDRC's #newsletter, The Recount, is coming soon! Each Recount issue has the latest news, events and initiatives in the data science, #disability and #AI communities from the IDRC and its We Count community. Subscribe now: buff.ly/pcoagZq
The new We Count at Large tag on the Resources page features speaking engagements and presentations by IDRC team members, including IDRC Director Jutta Treviranus, whose pioneering work and insights in #AI and #inclusive AI continue to inspire and lead the field: buff.ly/5IhbJum
November 25, 2025 at 2:42 AM
The new We Count at Large tag on the Resources page features speaking engagements and presentations by IDRC team members, including IDRC Director Jutta Treviranus, whose pioneering work and insights in #AI and #inclusive AI continue to inspire and lead the field: buff.ly/5IhbJum
Accessibility Standards Canada has launched their new website user portal, making their public review process more accessible and user-friendly for Canadians. Create an account today to get ready for the next public review: buff.ly/xMhFoSO
#accessibility #standards
#accessibility #standards
Accessibility Standards Canada
Use the Left and Right arrow keys to navigate between the top level menu items. Press the ENTER key or double tap the SPACEBAR to select a menu item. To navigate through a sub menu, Press the…
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November 20, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Accessibility Standards Canada has launched their new website user portal, making their public review process more accessible and user-friendly for Canadians. Create an account today to get ready for the next public review: buff.ly/xMhFoSO
#accessibility #standards
#accessibility #standards
Subscribe to IDRC's newsletter, The Recount! Each Recount issue has the latest news, events and initiatives in the data science, disability and AI communities from the IDRC and its We Count community. Subscribe now: buff.ly/5Hys9QT
#AI #newsletter #disability
#AI #newsletter #disability
November 19, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Subscribe to IDRC's newsletter, The Recount! Each Recount issue has the latest news, events and initiatives in the data science, disability and AI communities from the IDRC and its We Count community. Subscribe now: buff.ly/5Hys9QT
#AI #newsletter #disability
#AI #newsletter #disability
Microsoft is taking steps to improve the accuracy of AI-generated images depicting dwarfism, blindness, low vision and limb difference in images generated using its Bing Image Creator and M365 Copilot. Learn more: buff.ly/Uz1yZKP
#AI #disability #AIfairness
#AI #disability #AIfairness
Microsoft Tweaking AI Depictions Of People With Autism, Other Conditions
One of the nation's biggest technology companies is taking steps to improve the accuracy of AI-generated images portraying people with disabilities.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Microsoft is taking steps to improve the accuracy of AI-generated images depicting dwarfism, blindness, low vision and limb difference in images generated using its Bing Image Creator and M365 Copilot. Learn more: buff.ly/Uz1yZKP
#AI #disability #AIfairness
#AI #disability #AIfairness
The new We Count at Large tag on the Resources page features speaking engagements and presentations by IDRC team members, including IDRC Director Jutta Treviranus, whose pioneering work and insights in #AI and #inclusive AI continue to inspire and lead the field: buff.ly/zANR1eV
November 10, 2025 at 9:39 PM
The new We Count at Large tag on the Resources page features speaking engagements and presentations by IDRC team members, including IDRC Director Jutta Treviranus, whose pioneering work and insights in #AI and #inclusive AI continue to inspire and lead the field: buff.ly/zANR1eV
MAIEI has released volume 7 of the State of AI Ethics Report, titled "AI at the Crossroads: A Practitioner's Guide to Community-Centered Solutions." With 58 global contributors, this report assesses where #AIGovernance stands in 2025. Download the report: buff.ly/5Ezj0ll
#AIEthics #ResponsibleAI
#AIEthics #ResponsibleAI
November 7, 2025 at 9:58 PM
MAIEI has released volume 7 of the State of AI Ethics Report, titled "AI at the Crossroads: A Practitioner's Guide to Community-Centered Solutions." With 58 global contributors, this report assesses where #AIGovernance stands in 2025. Download the report: buff.ly/5Ezj0ll
#AIEthics #ResponsibleAI
#AIEthics #ResponsibleAI
Subscribe to IDRC's newsletter, The Recount! Each Recount issue has the latest news, events and initiatives in the data science, disability and AI communities from the IDRC and its We Count community. Subscribe now: buff.ly/5Hys9QT
#AI #newsletter #disability
#AI #newsletter #disability
November 6, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Subscribe to IDRC's newsletter, The Recount! Each Recount issue has the latest news, events and initiatives in the data science, disability and AI communities from the IDRC and its We Count community. Subscribe now: buff.ly/5Hys9QT
#AI #newsletter #disability
#AI #newsletter #disability
Nov 26–27, G3ict and UCLG, with Microsoft sponsorship, are hosting 3 webinars to explore how cities can localize the CRPD through inclusive strategies, equitable service delivery, and the use of #AI in public services to build resilient, caring and digitally smart cities. Register:
Engage for Inclusion: A Collaborative Webinar on Building Resilient, Accessible Cities
[Español por debajo/ Français a continuation] Please fill out the form and indicate preferred meeting time from one of the option below. Once registered we will send zoom link through calendar…
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October 31, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Nov 26–27, G3ict and UCLG, with Microsoft sponsorship, are hosting 3 webinars to explore how cities can localize the CRPD through inclusive strategies, equitable service delivery, and the use of #AI in public services to build resilient, caring and digitally smart cities. Register:
UNESCO and the IRCAI have developed the AI Tools Radar to improve access to and use of #AI tools and applications. This multilingual repository can help those in the public sector, media, and judiciary identify, assess, and adopt #AITools that are aligned with their specific needs:
Harnessing AI Responsibly: AI Tools Radar for the Public Sector
To enhance access to and use of AI tools and applications, UNESCO has supported the International Research Centre on Artificial Intelligence (IRCAI) in developing the AI Tools Radar. This multilingual
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October 28, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Jutta Treviranus is participating in the #OpenEducationConference on Oct 28-30! As a panelist, Jutta will participate in a discussion that brings together critical perspectives on copyright concerns, statistical discrimination, and AI in educational settings: buff.ly/vqYTVle #OpenEd25
2025 Open Education Conference Schedule
Check out the schedule for 2025 Open Education Conference
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October 27, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Jutta Treviranus is participating in the #OpenEducationConference on Oct 28-30! As a panelist, Jutta will participate in a discussion that brings together critical perspectives on copyright concerns, statistical discrimination, and AI in educational settings: buff.ly/vqYTVle #OpenEd25
On Oct 30, 2025, 8–9 AM ET, David Banes (Equitable AI Alliance) and Jutta Treviranus (IDRC) are hosting a webinar that will explore visions for inclusive and accessible #AI. Learn how to avoid bias and discrimination and deliver equitable and inclusive AI for all. Register: buff.ly/F0sJjxu
October 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM
On Oct 30, 2025, 8–9 AM ET, David Banes (Equitable AI Alliance) and Jutta Treviranus (IDRC) are hosting a webinar that will explore visions for inclusive and accessible #AI. Learn how to avoid bias and discrimination and deliver equitable and inclusive AI for all. Register: buff.ly/F0sJjxu
Jutta Treviranus is participating in the “Recognizing ‘Noise’” panel on Oct 23, 2 PM ET, for the Who’s Afraid of AI? conference. With a focus on how #AI can be designed more inclusively, this session brings together an artist, an #InclusiveDesign scholar and a humanist.
Learn more:
Learn more:
Who’s Afraid of AI?
Explore Who’s Afraid of AI?—a week of art, science, and dialogue on AI’s future. Featuring keynotes by Geoffrey Hinton and Fei-Fei Li.
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October 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Jutta Treviranus is participating in the “Recognizing ‘Noise’” panel on Oct 23, 2 PM ET, for the Who’s Afraid of AI? conference. With a focus on how #AI can be designed more inclusively, this session brings together an artist, an #InclusiveDesign scholar and a humanist.
Learn more:
Learn more:
The We Count at Large tag on the Resources page features speaking engagements and presentations by IDRC team members, including IDRC Director Jutta Treviranus, whose pioneering work and insights in #AI and #inclusive AI continue to inspire and lead the field: buff.ly/fvCOao0
October 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The We Count at Large tag on the Resources page features speaking engagements and presentations by IDRC team members, including IDRC Director Jutta Treviranus, whose pioneering work and insights in #AI and #inclusive AI continue to inspire and lead the field: buff.ly/fvCOao0
Subscribe to IDRC's newsletter, The Recount! Each Recount issue has the latest news, events and initiatives in the data science, disability and AI communities from the IDRC and its We Count community. Subscribe now: buff.ly/5Hys9QT
#AI #newsletter #disability
#AI #newsletter #disability
October 16, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Subscribe to IDRC's newsletter, The Recount! Each Recount issue has the latest news, events and initiatives in the data science, disability and AI communities from the IDRC and its We Count community. Subscribe now: buff.ly/5Hys9QT
#AI #newsletter #disability
#AI #newsletter #disability
While the Carney government is promoting AI as part of its bid to grow the Canadian economy, some inventors who use AI and experts who study its impacts are calling on Ottawa to add more guardrails: buff.ly/m0WWNY0
#AI #AIpolicy #AIethics
#AI #AIpolicy #AIethics
October 16, 2025 at 7:26 PM
While the Carney government is promoting AI as part of its bid to grow the Canadian economy, some inventors who use AI and experts who study its impacts are calling on Ottawa to add more guardrails: buff.ly/m0WWNY0
#AI #AIpolicy #AIethics
#AI #AIpolicy #AIethics
Jutta Treviranus will be a panelist on the CSPC's "AI-Driven Misinformation Across Sectors" panel on Nov 11, 12–1:30 PM ET. This panel brings together cross-sectoral experts to examine how AI-driven misinformation manifests and harms can be mitigated. Register: buff.ly/6DGot8I
#AIpolicy #AIethics
#AIpolicy #AIethics
October 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Jutta Treviranus will be a panelist on the CSPC's "AI-Driven Misinformation Across Sectors" panel on Nov 11, 12–1:30 PM ET. This panel brings together cross-sectoral experts to examine how AI-driven misinformation manifests and harms can be mitigated. Register: buff.ly/6DGot8I
#AIpolicy #AIethics
#AIpolicy #AIethics
Read articles from leading educators and researchers as part of our FLOE project, supported by Hewlett Foundation in partnership with Etika Insights. These examinations of AI’s role in #education explore opportunities, risks and the importance of responsible implementation: buff.ly/fvCEyPz #AI
October 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Read articles from leading educators and researchers as part of our FLOE project, supported by Hewlett Foundation in partnership with Etika Insights. These examinations of AI’s role in #education explore opportunities, risks and the importance of responsible implementation: buff.ly/fvCEyPz #AI
Subscribe to IDRC's newsletter, The Recount! Each Recount issue has the latest news, events and initiatives in the data science, disability and AI communities from the IDRC and its We Count community. Subscribe now: buff.ly/5Hys9QT
#AI #newsletter #disability
#AI #newsletter #disability
October 6, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Subscribe to IDRC's newsletter, The Recount! Each Recount issue has the latest news, events and initiatives in the data science, disability and AI communities from the IDRC and its We Count community. Subscribe now: buff.ly/5Hys9QT
#AI #newsletter #disability
#AI #newsletter #disability
A recent IDRC Community Workshop explored From Fragments to Fractals (FFtF), a participatory research and storytelling project that gathers, traces and synthesizes diverse knowledge fragments related to #mentalhealth. Watch the workshop video:
From Fragments to Fractals: Peer-Led AI, Storytelling, and Inclusive Mental Health Futures
From Fragments to Fractals (FFtF) is a participatory research and storytelling project that gathers, traces, and synthesizes diverse knowledge fragments related to mental health broadly, and a…
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October 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
A recent IDRC Community Workshop explored From Fragments to Fractals (FFtF), a participatory research and storytelling project that gathers, traces and synthesizes diverse knowledge fragments related to #mentalhealth. Watch the workshop video: