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.
Flawed Data Is Putting People with Disabilities at Risk
- Intermediate
People with disabilities have long been harmed by flawed data and data tools. Disabilities don’t fit within the formulaic structure of AI, which is programmed to find patterns and form groups.
Forget GPT-5! OpenAI Launches New AI Model Family o1 Claiming PhD-Level Performance
- Intermediate
OpenAI has announced its 01 model family and the release of 01-preview and 01-mini, two new AI models available to ChatGPT Plus users. These models are expected to be able to “reason through complex tasks and solve harder problems” than previous GPT models.
For Some Employment Algorithms, Disability Discrimination by Default
- Intermediate
This blog explores the biases in hiring informed by algorithms. The author calls on companies to be more transparent with their bias audit reports as opposed to advancing claims that their models have been assessed to be free from discrimination.
Forty-Two Countries Adopt New OECD Principles on Artificial Intelligence
An article discussing how forty-two countries have adopted the new OECD Principles on Artificial Intelligence.
Foundation Models Risk Exacerbating ML’s Ethical Challenges
- Intermediate
Learn about the far-reaching consequences of foundation models in this VentureBeat article.
Four Lessons for U.S. Legislators from the EU Digital Services Act
An article that highlights four of the most important lessons other legislators may learn from the DSA.
France: One More Step to Ensure Consistency of the New French Data Protection Law
An article about France's French Data Protection Law.
France's National Strategy on AI
An evaluation of France's national artificial intelligence strategy.
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
The text of Ontario's Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
From Human Resources to Human Rights: Impact Assessments for Hiring Algorithms
- Expert
This papers wades into the AI ethics literature using international human rights law as a benchmark for establishing algorithmic accountability. It assesses four types of algorithmic impact assessments in addressing the human rights of applicants impacted by hiring algorithms.