Ethical AI at Scale: Salesforce & Amazon Executives Discuss

The Critical Role of Ethics in AI and Big Data Implementation

The integration of AI and big data is now commonplace within large organizations. However, the sheer size of these enterprises often presents challenges in deploying these technologies responsibly and ethically.

Over the past several years, Kathy Baxter of Salesforce and Nashlie Sephus of AWS have dedicated their careers to promoting ethical AI and responsible data collection practices.

Both have consistently highlighted the potential for machine bias and offered viable solutions to mitigate these risks. Their insights will be shared at TC Sessions: SaaS this Wednesday, emphasizing the increasing importance of their work at the forefront of business technology.

Dr. Nashlie Sephus: Championing Fairness in AI

Dr. Sephus serves as an applied science manager for Amazon Artificial Intelligence, with a primary focus on ensuring fairness and identifying biases within both data and machine learning models.

Her journey with Amazon began through the acquisition of Partpic, a startup where she previously worked. Beyond her role as an ethics advocate and collaborator with various teams, she also spearheads The Bean Path.

The Bean Path is a non-profit organization based in her hometown of Jackson, Mississippi, dedicated to providing the next generation of tech professionals with the necessary training to succeed.

Kathy Baxter: Pioneering Ethical AI Practices

Baxter joined Salesforce after a successful career in user experience research at companies like Google, eBay, and Oracle.

Upon arriving at Salesforce, she quickly recognized the potential for systemic bias as the company prepared to deeply integrate AI into its core operations.

She successfully secured support from CEO and founder Marc Benioff to establish an Ethical AI Practice team, functioning in both research and advisory capacities regarding the fair and equitable application of data and machine learning models.

A valuable introductory resource is the Maturity Model available at the end of this article.

The Growing Need for Ethical AI Frameworks

These two leading experts will discuss the necessity for companies to cultivate ethical AI practices.

They will also explore how the enterprise and AI sectors are progressively adopting and integrating these principles. For any organization considering substantial AI implementation – and increasingly, that includes nearly all – understanding their perspectives is crucial.

Don't miss the opportunity to learn from these exceptional speakers! Secure your tickets today, as prices will increase at the virtual door tomorrow.