Alvitta Ottley appointed to U.N. artificial intelligence panel
Alvitta Ottley appointed to U.N. artificial intelligence panel
Publish Date: 2026-03-06 09:08:00
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- Alvitta Ottley, an associate professor of computer science and engineering, has been chosen for the Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence by the WashU McKelvey School of Engineering.
- The panel was established within the United Nations and includes 40 members selected by the U.N. General Assembly.
- This selection followed an independent review by the International Telecommunication Union, the U.N. Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies, and the U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
- The panel aims to bridge the knowledge gap in AI and evaluate its real-world economic and social implications, aiding global decision-making on AI.
- Members of the panel will serve three-year terms.
