Developing Transparent and Accountable Ethical AI Technologies to Build Trust in Higher Education

10th Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation
for the Sustainable Development Goals Side-track Event

About STI Forum 2025

The tenth annual Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs (STI Forum) will be held from Wednesday, 7 May, to Thursday, 8 May 2025. The Forum will be convened by the President of ECOSOC His Excellency Mr. Bob Rae, who had appointed two co-chairs - H.E. Mr. Omar Hilale, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Morocco to the United Nations and H.E. Ms. Elina Kalkku, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Finland to the United Nations. As per its mandate, the Forum will be organized by the UN interagency task team on STI for the SDGs (IATT), convened by UN-DESA and UNCTAD, and the 10-Member Group of high-level representatives appointed by the Secretary General.

For more: https://sdgs.un.org/tfm/STIForum2025

About "Developing Transparent and Accountable Ethical AI Technologies to Build Trust in Higher Education"

Join us for an insightful 45 minutes online event that explores the practical and ethical application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in higher education. This event provides participants with hands-on tips and strategies for integrating AI technologies transparently and accountably, benefiting both students and faculty. Four distinguished speakers, each with extensive expertise from diverse geographical and professional backgrounds, will lead the discussion.

A 45 minutes in-depth discussion

Inspirations to Actions

How can transparency in AI algorithms be effectively implemented within higher education systems?
What frameworks exist to ensure ethical AI development and deployment in academic settings?
In what ways can AI systems undermine or reinforce trust among students, faculty, and administrators?
What role should institutional governance play in enforcing accountability for AI-driven decisions?
How can higher education institutions assess and mitigate bias in AI models used for admissions, grading, or advising?
What mechanisms are needed to ensure long-term sustainability and adaptability of AI systems in education?
How can students and faculty be engaged in the ethical oversight of AI tools used on campus?

Ethical AI

Ethical AI in higher education ensures responsible design and deployment of algorithms, addressing bias, privacy, fairness, and inclusivity to align with academic values and protect stakeholders' rights.

What is Trust?

Trust is established through transparent AI systems that are explainable, reliable, and align with institutional ethics, promoting confidence among students, faculty, and administrators.

Accountability & Sustainability

Accountability ensures that institutions and developers are answerable for AI outcomes, while sustainability emphasizes long-term, equitable AI practices that adapt to evolving educational needs and social responsibilities.

The goal of this event is to advance dialogue and share strategies on developing transparent, ethical, and accountable AI technologies in higher education, aiming to strengthen trust, equity, and long-term sustainability in academic ecosystems.

Contacts

For more information:
please contact Peter Yau (PeterCY.Yau@glasgow.ac.uk)

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May 7th, 2025 9am (New York) / 2pm (London) / 9pm (Singapore)