On Dec 3 2024, Renee hosted a panel on prosocial technology and ideas in Canada as part of broader 1-day conference which brought together responsible technology practitioners in Canada focused on strengthening literacy on on prosocial design governance. This event was held at the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) which co-hosted the event with GoodBot, The Council for Technology and Social Cohesion, the Basille School for International Affairs and the University of Waterloo. More information is available here.

On Nov 12 2024, Renee joined Lena Slachmuijlder and Search for Common Grounds for a talk in French with civil society leaders and journalists on GoodBot’s curriculum exploring the platform and AI economics, and how financially motivated decisions made by platform are relevant to many of the societal harms experienced online today.

GoodBot CEO Renee Black was interviewed on her 15 years in social impact technology including on her transition from PeaceGeeks to GoodBot. In this conversation, she explores the importance of ethical AI and data privacy, how disinformation and algorithmic bias are shaping our world, and on the importance of fostering leadership especially in historically marginalized communities to ensures inclusive AI. This talk also explores how AI can address complex societal challenges, why Canada should compete on trust, and on the importance for companies to lead with values and build resilient teams to meet this moment. For the full interview, watch or listen 🔗 on YouTube: and Spotify.

In May 2024, GoodBot CEO Renee Black was interviewed by SETSi on her journey from PeaceGeeks to GoodBot and on the importance on building intentionally toward responsible and inclusive technology future. Watch or listen to the full interview is available on YouTube.

What are the key questions settlement organizations and the settlement sector should be asking themselves on when and how to responsibly develop, deploy and us AI in Settlement in Canada?