Name: Responsible Innovation in AI: How You Can Shape the Future - Emily Witko, Hugging Face
Start: 2025-08-27T14:10:00+0200
End: 2025-08-27T14:50:00+0200

25-27, August 2025
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Wednesday August 27, 2025 14:10 - 14:50 CEST

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AI innovation isn't just technical—it's deeply human. In this talk, Emily Witko, a non-engineer leading AI talent strategy at Hugging Face, explores how diverse roles—from engineers, ethicists and policy experts to communicators and designers—play a crucial role in building ethical, inclusive AI. Through real-world case studies of AI gone wrong, they illustrate the risks of ignoring non-technical perspectives. Attendees will gain tools to challenge assumptions, advocate for accessibility, and bridge the technical-human divide. The future of responsible AI belongs to those who ask hard questions—and that includes you.

Speakers

Emily Witko

Engagement Specialist, Hugging Face

Emily is a people-obsessed engagement specialist with master’s level DEIB training. In their current role at Hugging Face, they source, recruit, hire, develop, and retain top AI talent, with a dedicated focus on decentralized team happiness and growth. Emily thrives in people-centric... Read More →

Wednesday August 27, 2025 14:10 - 14:50 CEST
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Equity + Inclusion + Accessibility

Audience Experience Level Beginner

Open Source Summit Europe 2025

Emily Witko

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