The joint meeting of the Gender Equality Working Group and the Artificial Intelligence Working Group took place on 11 April at 9:00-16:00 CET in Brussels and on Zoom.
Background
Throughout 2024, Equinet is set to further enhance members’ expertise and foster connections with external stakeholders on the topic of Artificial Intelligence and equality. This will revolve around exploring the influence of diverse digital automation methods, notably AI systems, on the realms of equality and non-discrimination, as well as examining the pivotal role played by Equality Bodies. In particular, Equinet will focus on the impact of Artificial Intelligence on gender equality and discrimination based on the ground of gender.
The joint meeting will be followed by a series on mini-webinars on Artificial Intelligence and gender equality.
Objectives
This joint meeting aimed to provide an overview of the multiple ways in which AI systems may impact gender equality, including intersectional forms of gender-related discrimination, and explore specific case studies that contribute to clarifying intervention strategies for Equality Bodies. Participants will be introduced to existing and new European laws and policies that are suited to address the gender-specific risks of AI and participate in an interactive exercise that will allow them to apply new learning to context-specific scenarios.
For further information, contact Marta Pompili (marta.pompili@equineteurope.org) and Milla Vidina (milla.vidina@equineteurope.org).