Maria Perez-Octiz

Maria Perez-Octiz is the head of the AI department at UNESCO and a researcher who has focused on the ethical implications of artificial intelligence. She has a background in machine learning and has previously worked with hospitals in Spain to develop models that assist in prioritizing patients for liver transplants. Her research highlights the biases present in AI systems, particularly how historical data can lead to gender disparities in healthcare and job recruitment, emphasizing that AI often reflects societal biases rather than being neutral.