Lightning Talk: Ethical, Privacy and Sustainability Considerations in PyTorch S... Paula Mesa Macias

This talk by Paula Mesa Macias from Pau&Company examines the ethical, privacy, and sustainability considerations relevant to PyTorch systems. It addresses how these concerns extend beyond the AI models to encompass the entire ecosystem, including data handling, logging, APIs, and infrastructure. By utilizing the Ethical Software Framework and the Ethical IT Audit, the speaker offers practical insights into integrating ethical considerations into workflows, emphasizing the importance of dataset choices, bias awareness, and risk evaluation prior to deployment. The session aims to provide attendees with a structured approach to recognize and discuss the trade-offs and risks related to ethical practices in technology.