Tech4ALL Digest, Nov 19
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December 17, 2024
Our Progress
- We will be organizing the workshop “Speech AI for All: Promoting Accessibility, Fairness, Inclusivity, and Equity” at CHI 2025 in Yokohama, Japan! We are grateful for the support from a wide range of academic and industry co-organizers including Kimi V. Wenzel (CMU), Alisha Pradhan (New Jersey Institute of Technology), Raja Kushalnagar (Gallaudet University), Colin Lea (Apple Inc.), Allison Koenecke (Cornell University), Christian Vogler (Gallaudet University), Mark Hasegawa-Johnson (UIUC), Norman Makoto Su (UC Santa Cruz), and Nan Bernstein Ratner (University of Maryland, College Park). We will share more details about the workshop soon and invite interested researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and community members to join us in the very first CHI Workshop on Speech AI accessibility and fairness.
- Shaomei was invited by Professor Channarong Intahchomphoo to give a virtual guest lecture on “Fair and Inclusive Speech AI for Stuttering” at DTO 5310 – Ethics for Design, AI and Robotics at University of Ottawa, Canada. The students had a great discussion around AI accessibility and corporate responsibilities afterwards. See the slides for the lecture here.
In this powerful TED talk, a neuroscientist shares her intimate journey of understanding PTSD through her Vietnam veteran husband’s experiences. She reframes PTSD not as a disorder, but as the brain’s natural rewiring for survival, while offering hope through holistic healing approaches combining neuroscience and compassionate care. Full video » Understanding PTSD’s Effects on Brain, Body, and Emotions
One Product
Project Oasis is a groundbreaking global mapping initiative that illuminates independent digital media’s ecosystem across continents. Through SembraMedia’s leadership and Google News Initiative’s support, it documents 1,400+ outlets worldwide, creating a vital resource for sustainable journalism’s future through regular updates and strategic partnerships. Full info » Project Oasis
One Tip
Civic Tech in Africa represents a transformative movement where digital innovation meets citizen empowerment. By connecting governments with communities through participatory platforms and data-driven solutions, it’s revolutionizing public service delivery and democratic engagement, especially among Africa’s tech-savvy youth population who are building a more accountable future. Full Video >> What is Civic Tech?
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Date: 2024-12-09
“As part of OSTP’s AI and Public Participation module within the new Federal Framework for Public Participation and Community Engagement (PPCE), this event will feature a panel of representatives from federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments. Panelists will share their experiences integrating PPCE principles into AI design and implementation, discuss opportunities and challenges in this evolving field, and share key lessons learned.” Full Info » Intentional Public Participation and Community Engagement in AI Design and Implementation
Jobs
“Swiftly is the leading transit data platform for agencies to share real-time passenger information, manage day-to-day operations, and improve service performance.” Now they are hiring engineers and marketing representatives. Full Info >> Swiftly
