Cultural intelligence in AI is a nascent field. At IVOW Labs, we research,
​analyze and engage to keep ahead of emerging technologies.

CURRENT PROJECTS

Dataset Challenge: An Algorithm for Stories of Women
in History, Culture, Science and Technology​

At IVOW AI we are building a coalition to crowdsource structured data on
global stories. ​Join this vital effort to give cultural context to AI models. 

​Future datasets will focus on (a) stories of healthcare and heritage;
(b) stories of indigenous people and nature; (c) stories of people on the Autism Spectrum; (d) and stories of refugees. 

​We begin with stories on women in history, culture, science and technology. Currently, there is no comprehensive algorithm to create AI-ready structured data around narratives of women who have inspired humanity across the centuries.
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This collection is necessary to provide critical historical context for the preservation of culture with an emphasis on the role of women. This is the first of ten global AI and Storytelling challenges between 2019-2029 that will introduce global stories to AI and advance Cultural IQ in AI systems. ​As children, we learn our history through the stories our family and friends tell us about our community and where we come from. We can take the same approach to teach machines about our heritage, our communities, our myths and legends. We understand the complex nature of the problem and therefore believe that deep collaboration, diversity, and transparency will lead to best outcomes. 
We host regular learning webinars on AI together with Test Master Academy 

NEXT DATES

Thursday 30 January, 2020  12-1pm EST
Understanding AI/ML 

We cover some of the basic principles of AI and how a simple neural network works.
What to consider when developing AI and Testing methodology.
Data, Security, Computing and End user.
We also introduce the women's dataset challenge.

Tuesday 18 February, 2020  12-1pm EST
Data, Bias, and Security in AI  

A look at data and how biases are introduced.
Share use-cases to demonstrate how biases can impact ML.
Share aspects of security that are important for BIG DATA and AI.
​We further explore the women's dataset challenge and opportunities for learning.

 Tuesday 24 March 2020,  12-1pm EST
Build a better AI & Test it! 

Existing testing methodologies that can be used for testing AI. 
Things to consider when testing AI/ML software. 
Wearing the hat of user experience vs a tester when dealing with AI. 
Latest on the women's dataset challenge 

 Tuesday 28 April 2020,  12-1pm EST
How to Test an Algorithm!

Join us in paving the way towards more empathy 
and humanity in AI for our grandchildren.
- IVOW Founder and Storyteller in Chief, Davar Ardalan ​