Resources
Support your learning through our searchable research library and discover valuable resources about many topics in artificial intelligence and data analytics, such as AI ethics, bias and data tools.
Select the We Count at Large tag to view a selection of speaking engagements and presentations by IDRC team members. Many of these resources showcase the efforts of IDRC Director Jutta Treviranus, whose pioneering work and insights in AI and inclusive AI continue to inspire and lead the field.
AI for the Common Good?! Pitfalls, Challenges, and Ethics Pen-Testing
- Expert
A critical discussion on the challenges and pitfalls that can occur when determining what the Common Good is and how it can be enhanced by AI.
AI-Fuelled Delusions Are Hurting Canadians. Here Are Some of Their Stories
- Intermediate
An increase in cases of "AI psychosis" has been reported over the past several months — "all involving people who became convinced, through conversations with chatbots, that something imaginary was real."
AI-Generated Spam Is Starting to Fill Social Media. Here’s Why
- Intermediate
Learn more about the increasing appearance of AI-generated spam on social media in this NPR article.
"AI Gone Mental": Engagement and Ethics in Data-Driven Technology for Mental Health
- Expert
If AI is to be increasingly used in the treatment and care of people with mental health problems then, this article argues, patients, service users and carers should participate as experts in its design, research and development.
AI Governance 2040
- Expert
The 2021 Paris Peace Forum hosted a workshop on the future of AI governance that challenged participants to connect future developments to decisions that are being made now. Four pressing AI governance challenges were identified.
AI Governance: A Holistic Approach to Implement Ethics into AI
- Intermediate
This paper recommends the incorporation of a graded governance model for the implementation of ethical concerns in AI systems, suggesting that good AI governance consists of a balanced policy mix combined with certification systems, technology standards and monetary incentives.
AI Hallucinations Caused Artificial Intelligence to Falsely Describe These People as Criminals
- Intermediate
Accused of criminal behaviour by generative AI hallucinations, those impacted are looking into legal proceedings.
AI Has a Measurement Problem
- Intermediate
A lack of a standardized and transparent way of evaluating the capabilities of AI systems can make it difficult for users to know which systems would best meet their needs.
AI Has a Racism Problem, but Fixing It Is Complicated, Say Experts
- Intermediate
An article that discusses how AI is used for translation apps and other software, but it isn't able to differentiate between legitimate terms and ones that might be biased or racist.
AI Incident Response Plans: Not Just for Security Anymore
- Intermediate
For organizations that design, develop, sell or operate AI systems, preparing for the day a failure happens is a must — and can make all the difference between a timely, controlled response and chaos.