Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/31/2024.
Algorithms and data-driven approaches are shaping our lives now and well into the future; in this way, we’re at a critical moment in the world where we can either exacerbate existing inequities or we can make things better. This talk will share examples of the ‘shadow-side of technology from the likes of leading global tech giants and make a case for why non-technical people -• those with non-linear career paths, those who are under-employed, unemployed, and those with backgrounds in arts, humanities, and social sciences -• are all critical to shaping the future of tech.
When companies start their diversity and inclusion efforts, the first thing they often say is, “we need to hire more women.” While this is an intuitively appealing and seemingly logical place to start, given the gender gap in tech, such an approach advances some while leaving others behind. This talk will share examples of the ‘shadow-side of technology, demonstrating how gender-first or gender-only strategies create problems from leading global tech giants and make a case for why an intersectional approach is critical when designing policies, processes, and programs.
Under the guise of objectivity, we continue to allow big data, analytics, predictive algorithms, and AI to penetrate all areas of our lives and shape our collective future. But such technologies are not more objective than people -• they are merely an extension of our collective history and a reflection of our current behaviors. We witness a faster deployment of systems during times of global crisis, so now, more than ever, we need to remain vigilant about the technologies that impact our lives. Dr. Sarah Saska will share examples of technologies that enable the NextGen of exclusion and discrimination calls to move forward more equitably.
Dr. Sarah Saska is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as If You Care About Social Justice, Tech Needs You, Why Women First Approaches in Tech Don’t Work: The Case An Intersectionality and Unintended Consequences of Technology: Enabling NextGen Discrimination. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Sarah Saska for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Dr. Sarah Saska generally travels from TorontoCanada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Katrina Jones, Shantell Thomas, Nicole Yeary, Kimberley Doyle and Shavone Charles. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Sarah Saska for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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