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Margaret Mitchell
Chief Ethics Scientist at Hugging Face
Popular talks
- Forecasting the Future of AI From What We Know Today
- Data and Intentionality in Modern AI
- Practical AI Ethics
- Unpacking Data Ethics in AI Systems
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Talks
Popular talks by Margaret Mitchell
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Forecasting the Future of AI From What We Know Today
By examining how past priorities in AI development shaped the AI of today, we can make some predictions about how what we prioritize today will shape the AI of the future. In this talk, I will work through how AI (machine learning) systems came to be what they are now,…
By examining how past priorities in AI development shaped the AI of today, we can make some predictions about how what we prioritize today will shape the AI of the future. In this talk, I will work through how AI (machine learning) systems came to be what they are now, the different biases and values at play throughout the AI development lifecycle, what these suggest for how AI will evolve, and what’s worth focusing on now to create beneficial AI in the future.
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Data and Intentionality in Modern AI
Data is a fundamental component of machine learning, serving as the foundation for what ML models learn. However, relatively little attention has been paid to how ML datasets can be collected, curated, measured, stored, and shared responsibly. In this talk, I will dig into these issues, covering details on datasets…
Data is a fundamental component of machine learning, serving as the foundation for what ML models learn. However, relatively little attention has been paid to how ML datasets can be collected, curated, measured, stored, and shared responsibly. In this talk, I will dig into these issues, covering details on datasets and data governance, and provide some guidance on how we can use human values to shape what (and who) ML data represents.
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Practical AI Ethics
I will walk through what it means to operationalize AI Ethics within the product lifecycle, focusing in on developing machine learning models informed by ethical considerations. This talk covers the role of human cognitive biases, the utility of different artifacts during development, some fun mathematical ideas for ML models and larger AI systems, and…
I will walk through what it means to operationalize AI Ethics within the product lifecycle, focusing in on developing machine learning models informed by ethical considerations. This talk covers the role of human cognitive biases, the utility of different artifacts during development, some fun mathematical ideas for ML models and larger AI systems, and methods for ethics-focused launch protocols.
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Unpacking Data Ethics in AI Systems
In this talk, I will go over details of how to understand data collection for training Machine Learning models from the perspective of human values and human biases. I will walk through how the data interacts with model training and evaluation protocols, and how to approach model development from the…
In this talk, I will go over details of how to understand data collection for training Machine Learning models from the perspective of human values and human biases. I will walk through how the data interacts with model training and evaluation protocols, and how to approach model development from the perspective of ethical goals. Time permitting, I will further discuss how the ideas here can be applied to a company at large, shaping the kind of work that is done and the technology that gets deployed.
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Diversity and Inclusion (The culture! The math! The glory!)
“Diversity” can be seen as a function of the proportions of different marginalized subpopulations; “Inclusion” can be seen as a function of each individual’s sense of belonging. In other words, Diversity means lots of different people at the table, while Inclusion means each person feels comfortable talking at the table.…
“Diversity” can be seen as a function of the proportions of different marginalized subpopulations; “Inclusion” can be seen as a function of each individual’s sense of belonging. In other words, Diversity means lots of different people at the table, while Inclusion means each person feels comfortable talking at the table. This talk will tease apart these differences culturally and algorithmically, focusing on methods to improve both diversity and inclusion at an organizational level as well as at an “AI” level.
More talks
- Multi-Task Learning for Mental Health using Social Media Text
- Operationalizing AI Ethics at Scale
- Artificial Intelligence and ethics and global impact
- Bias in Vision and Language in AI
- Seeing AI
- Unconscious Bias
Biography
About Margaret Mitchell
Margaret Mitchell is a researcher focused on the ins and outs of machine learning and ethics-informed AI development in tech. She has published around 100 papers on natural language generation, assistive technology, computer vision, and AI ethics, and holds multiple patents in the areas of conversation generation and sentiment classification.
She has recently received recognition as one of Time’s Most Influential People of 2023. She currently works at Hugging Face as Chief Ethics Scientist, driving forward work in the ML development ecosystem, ML data governance, AI evaluation, and AI ethics.
Margaret Mitchell previously worked at Google AI as a Staff Research Scientist, where she founded and co-led Google’s Ethical AI group, focused on foundational AI ethics research and operationalizing AI ethics Google-internally. Before joining Google, she was a researcher at Microsoft Research, focused on computer vision-to-language generation; and was a postdoc at Johns Hopkins, focused on Bayesian modeling and information extraction.
She holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Aberdeen and a Master’s in computational linguistics from the University of Washington. While earning her degrees, she also worked from 2005-2012 on machine learning, neurological disorders, and assistive technology at Oregon Health and Science University.
Margaret Mitchell has spearheaded a number of workshops and initiatives at the intersections of diversity, inclusion, computer science, and ethics. Her work has received awards from Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and the American Foundation for the Blind, and has been implemented by multiple technology companies. She likes gardening, dogs, and cats.
How to book Margaret Mitchell
Answers on fees, availability and booking process.
How do I book Margaret Mitchell for a keynote speech?
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What topics does Margaret Mitchell speak about?
Margaret Mitchell speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Diversity, Machine Learning, Mental Health, Technology. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Margaret to align the content with your delegates and goals.
Is Margaret Mitchell available for international events?
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Does Margaret Mitchell deliver virtual or online keynotes?
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Margaret Mitchell is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
How long is a typical keynote by Margaret Mitchell?
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Margaret can accommodate.
Can Margaret Mitchell tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?
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What languages does Margaret Mitchell present in?
Margaret Mitchell delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
What makes Margaret Mitchell a strong fit as a keynote speaker?
Margaret Mitchell's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Diversity, Machine Learning, Mental Health, Technology. To get a clear sense of Margaret's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
What kind of events can Margaret Mitchell speak at?
Margaret Mitchell can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Diversity, Machine Learning, Mental Health, Technology is relevant. Details of Margaret's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Does Margaret Mitchell offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Margaret Mitchell is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
How far in advance should we book Margaret Mitchell?
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Margaret Mitchell, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Margaret's current availability for your dates.
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