Prof. Keeley Crockett (Manchester Metropolitan University and Chair of the IEEE Technical Committee SHIELD will present “Empowering AI with Human Insight: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in Responsible, Trustworthy, and Participatory AI Development” at 6pm (UTC+1) / 1pm EDT on 12 June ‘25. Click (https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=SSIT+Lecture%3A+Empowering+AI+with+Human+Insight%3A+Navigating+Challenges+and+Opportunities+in+Responsib&iso=20250612T18&p1=78&ah=1). IEEE UK and Ireland SSIT Chapter and SSIT IST-Africa SIGHT are cooperating with a number of IEEE OUs including North Jersey Section SSIT Chapter to organise this SSIT Lecture as a joint Webinar on 12 June. Registration IEEE and SSIT Members as well as non-IEEE Members are invited to (https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/%20477559) and participate. IEEE Members should include their IEEE Membership Number when registering. Access to online Meeting Registered participants will be provided with the link prior to the event. Guest Lecture Focus Abstract: The operationalization of ethical principles, current and emerging legislation, and the understanding and mitigation of potential consequences to individuals and society are key challenges in responsible, trustworthy, and participatory AI development. Responsible innovation and ethical tech are essential to build public trust and meet legal obligations. Participatory AI is an approach to AI development that actively involves various stakeholders, including end-users, communities, and other relevant parties, in the design, development, and deployment processes of AI systems. This method emphasizes collaboration, transparency, and inclusivity to ensure that AI technologies are aligned with the values, needs, and expectations of the people who will be affected by them. Examples of research projects that bridge the gap between businesses, academia, and people will be presented, demonstrating how the use of ethical toolkits can help build public confidence to question the use of AI in their everyday lives, enhance academic research and provide meaningful public engagement to business. By fostering a collaborative approach, the speaker will illustrate how AI systems can be created to be not only innovative but also aligned with societal values and ethical standards. Speaker(s): Prof. Keeley Crockett, Agenda: 18:00 (UTC+1) / 13:00 (EDT) Welcome and Introduction to Guest Speaker 18:05 Lecture 18:45 Questions and Discussions Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/477559