Ottley appointed to UN panel on artificial intelligence – The Source

Key Appointment: Alvitta Ottley, an associate professor of computer science and engineering at WashU’s McKelvey School of Engineering, has been appointed to the Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence by the United Nations.
Panel Establishment: The panel was established within the United Nations to bridge the knowledge gap in AI and assess its real-world economic and social impacts.
Selection Process: Ottley is one of the 40 selected members from over 2,600 global candidates through an independent review by the International Telecommunications Union, the U.N. Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies, and UNESCO.
Panel Purpose: The panel aims to provide rigorous, independent assessments to inform global AI decision-making and ensure governance keeps pace with rapid technological advancements.
Research Focus: Ottley’s research areas include personalized and adaptive visualization systems, focusing on information visualization, human-computer interaction, and adaptive interfaces.

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