This workshop will be about AI democratization and its pivotal role in mitigating bias within both research and clinical practice.

1. Highlight the Discourse: Engage in discussions surrounding AI democratization.
2. Apply Democratization to Ischemic Stroke Research: Examine how democratization principles can enhance research practices in the field of ischemic stroke.
3. Construct a Model Together: Collaboratively develop a model of democratization, utilizing a provided case study and insights from the audience.

After the talk, we invite you to participate in a discussion with the speakers. Share your insights, ask questions, and contribute to the dialogue.

Speakers

Randon Taylor is currently a Post-doctoral researcher at the Institute for Logic, Language and Computation at the University of Amsterdam. He received his PhD in sociology from the University of Miami in Miami, Florida. His research focus spans social determinants of health, technology and society, and health disparities. He is currently exploring the advantages of democratizing AI for both organizations and society. Additionally, he is investigating methods of digital resistance within African diaspora communities. Previously, he served as a visiting scholar for the AI for Good Foundation, where he collaborated on developing an ethical framework for their health initiative.

Praneeta Konduri is a Post-doctoral researcher at Amsterdam UMC.

Thijs Kuipers is a PhD candidate at Amsterdam UMC.

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