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Syed Ishtiaque Ahmed is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto, where he focuses on ethical aspects of artificial intelligence (AI) and its societal impact. His research explores responsible AI technologies that amplify the voices of underprivileged communities. Ahmed co-directs the PRISM program, which trains marginalized groups in higher education in computer science, and he actively contributes to the Ethics Review Board at the university. He teaches courses such as 'Computers and Society' and 'Ethical Aspects of AI.' His work has been recognized at major conferences, including CHI and CSCW, and he is a recipient of several prestigious fellowships, including the Microsoft AI & Society Fellowship and the Google Award for Inclusion Research. Ahmed is also involved in co-organizing the UofT Critical Computing Seminar, which promotes discussions around the societal implications of computer science.
University of Toronto • Toronto, Canada
Teaching and researching the ethical implications of technology and artificial intelligence.
Department of Sociology