Baroness Joanna Shields, one of the UK’s most prominent digital businesswomen and a driving force behind the tech industry’s evolution, empowers leaders to ethically navigate the fast-moving AI landscape.
During this enlightening discussion, the Silicon Valley veteran explores how “the recommendation algorithms have taken away our human agency… it’s showing itself in the way society has been polarised.” Over the last decade she has dedicated much of her time to tackling AI ethics and misinformation. She discusses the role technology companies should play in combatting this yet, “there is no incentive on the companies part to solve the problem, because this incentive is so lucrative.”
As the UK’s first Minister for Internet Safety and Security, Baroness Shields played a pivotal role in shaping the global conversation at the crossroads of technology and society. Collaborating with world leaders, she spearheaded groundbreaking initiatives to address some of the most urgent challenges of our time, from leveraging AI to decode the language of online extremism to creating tools aimed at preventing exploitation, abuse, and cybercrime.
A passionate advocate for internet safety, Baroness Shields is also the visionary founder of the WeProtect Global Alliance—a powerful coalition of over 100 member countries dedicated to eradicating online child sexual abuse and exploitation. Her work continues to inspire global action and drive transformative change in digital safety.
Baroness Shields has held significant leadership roles at major tech companies including Facebook, Google, and Bebo. Widely known as an expert dealmaker, Baroness Shields is the architect behind Bebo’s $850M acquisition by AoL Time Warner, while gaining two BAFTA nominations along the way. She also played a pivotal role in Facebook’s global expansion as VP and Managing Director for Europe, Middle East, and Africa.
A life peer in the UK House of Lords, Baroness Shields is a passionate advocate for creating technology that serves humanity. She discusses the above and more during this fascinating discussion that will interest everyone!
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