Tech & Society Debate «AI Mirrors Us. Are We Ready to Look?» with Phaedra Boinodiris

Aspen Institute España, and Fundación Telefónica, will host the third debate session of the IX edition of the Tech & Society Program with Phaedra Boinodiris, IBM Consulting’s global leader for Trustworthy AI, on Tuesday, October 7th. The session is titled «AI Mirrors Us. Are We Ready to Look?» and will take place in English at Edificio Telefónica.

AI mirrors us — our values, biases, and blind spots. This talk explores how we can teach rising generations to look bravely into that reflection, question what they see, and ensure that AI aligns with the kind of world they want to inherit. By fostering a culture of critical thinking and holistic AI literacy, we empower young people not just to build technology that help us in addressing pressing challenges, but to shape it with humanity and courage.

Phaedra Boinodiris

Boinodiris, a Fellow of the London-based Royal Society of Arts, has been dedicated to promoting inclusion in technology since 1999. She currently leads IBM Consulting’s Responsible AI Practice, which she co-founded, and serves as a member of the Global Council for Responsible AI. She is also the author of AI for the Rest of Us. In addition, Boinodiris co-founded the Future World Alliance, a 501(c)(3) organization committed to curating K-12 education in AI ethics.

Her accolades include being named the 2030 Responsible AI Leader of the Year, receiving the United Nations Woman of Influence in STEM and Inclusivity Award, and being recognized as one of the Top 100 Women in the Games Industry.

IX Edition of the Tech & Society Program

The Tech & Society Program has become Spain’s leading forum for reflecting on the major issues raised by the advancement of digital technology. The 9th edition will bring together various leaders from all sectors of civil society to debate new technological challenges and their impact on diverse fields such as human relations, politics, education, culture, the economy, and medicine.