Abstract: 

The current era of rapid AI evolution presents both promising benefits and complex risks. Global conversations increasingly recognize ethics as an essential foundation for successful AI adoption, affirming a humanity-centered approach for collective betterment. This talk explores what this means in practice, reflecting on the broader implications of responsible AI, how technological trajectories can shape societies in materially different ways, and how these ideas connect to widely shared global goals, drawing on some recent examples. Participants will also be encouraged to think through some forward-looking action steps that could help individuals and institutions to better adopt AI responsibly and harness the opportunities this moment presents. The discussion is structured to be accessible for participants across digital literacy levels.

*This webinar will be recorded

Speaker Bio
Hao Ji Zhu is the Founder of Zhu Consulting (a US-based strategic advisory firm), where she functions as a Global Strategist for Social Impact, advising organizations worldwide to scale value-centered initiatives through system alignment strategies. Responsible AI is among her core priorities, with a focus on digital literacy, ethical stewardship, and multistakeholder collaboration. Coming from the United Nations, the public sector, NGOs, and the private sector, her work spans North America, Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East on diverse topics including international development, humanitarian assistance, conflict prevention and peacebuilding, governance, human rights, minority rights advocacy, education, and youth empowerment. Her strongest strength lies in her ability to understand system-level complexity and forge collaborations across sectors, disciplines, and cultures to drive meaningful intergenerational change.