Our researcher Fernanda Odilla, co-facilitates an engaging session with 20 senior decision-makers from two key Brazilian federal agencies
Published on 23 August 2024
In late August 2024, BIT-ACT researcher Fernanda Odilla co-facilitated a one-day workshop in Brasília, Brazil, with officials from two key federal agencies: the Controladoria-Geral da União (CGU), Brazil's federal anti-corruption agency, and the Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Econômica (CADE), which enforces antitrust laws.
The event provided an opportunity to put BIT-ACT's research findings into practice.
"Our findings from the BIT-ACT project suggest that developers of anti-corruption technologies, particularly AI-based tools, need to pay greater attention to the risks and broader ethical implications of their designs. This workshop is an excellent opportunity not only to raise awareness, but to reflect together on the promises and pitfalls of digital solutions with those directly involved in their creation," said Fernanda Odilla, who has worked extensively on the development and implementation of innovative technologies to strengthen public integrity.
The workshop was also a great opportunity to bring together civil servants from different government agencies, who often work in isolation, both in developing AI solutions and in addressing the challenges these technologies pose.
The workshop was organised by the Lemann Foundation Programme, a research initiative of the Blavatnik School, University of Oxford. Fernanda Odilla, together with Lia Pessoa, Engagement Manager at the Lemann Foundation Programme, facilitated group discussions, guiding participants through AI-related dilemmas and scenarios to address and discuss.
You can read more about the workshop in João Pedro Caleiro's blog post here.