Dr. Lionel Brossi

Associate Professor

Biography

Lionel Brossi is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Communication and Image at the University of Chile and Director of the Artificial Intelligence and Society Research Hub. His academic public interest work focuses on the intersections of artificial intelligence, education, youth, mental health, and digital inclusion. Brossi's research explores how emerging technologies shape human experience, with particular emphasis on equity, ethical design, digital literacies, and access to quality information in the digital age. He is a core member of the Hemispheres project, a European Commission-funded consortium that brings together academic institutions, civil society, policymakers, and industry in Latin America and Europe to address the ethical, social, and governance challenges posed by digital technologies and AI platforms. Additionally, he is a Faculty Associate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University, where he contributes to global initiatives around responsible AI, metaverse inclusion, and digital rights. Throughout his career, Brossi has served as an advisor and consultant to international organizations including UNESCO, UNICEF, ITU, and IDRC/AI4D, and has participated in government-led commissions on AI governance, disinformation, and children's digital rights in Chile and Colombia. His publications cover various topics including AI ethics in education, platform labor and gender, and digital literacy among youth in Latin America. Brossi is also co-founder of regional networks such as Conectados al Sur and Hablatam.

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