Biography:Anja Kaspersen

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Anja Kaspersen
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Anja Kaspersen, AI for GOOD Global Summit 2017
NationalityNorwegian
EducationIMD Business School, London School of Economics
EmployerSenior Fellow at Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs, former Director at United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs

Anja Kaspersen is a director for Global Markets Development, New Frontiers and Emerging Spaces at IEEE, the world's largest technical professional organisation. Kaspersen is also a senior fellow at Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs where she co-directs the Artificial Intelligence Equality Initiative with Wendell Wallach.[1][2][3][4] With scholars and thinkers in the field of technology governance, supported by Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs and IEEE, Kaspersen and Wallach provided a Proposal for International governance of AI.[5]

Anja Kaspersen is the former Director of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs in Geneva and Deputy Secretary General of the Conference on Disarmament (UNODA).[6][7][8][9][10][11] Previously, she held the role as the head of strategic engagement and new technologies at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).[12] Prior to joining the ICRC she served as a senior director for geopolitics and international security and a member of the executive committee at the World Economic Forum.[13][14]

Kaspersen has also worked in business and has had a rich diplomatic and academic career. She is a published author, podcast host and a global public speaker and commentator on matters relating to geopolitics, international security,[15] peacekeeping,[16] arms control,[17] multilateral diplomacy,[18] emerging technology ethics, AI, cyber conflict, digital resilience [19] and oceans security.[20][21] She is a strong believer in multilateralism and in the power of science and technology diplomacy to ensure adaptive arms control, responsible innovation and applications.[22]

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Anja Kaspersen is an alumni International Gender Champion,[23] a member of the International Telecommunication Union, AI for Good Global Summit's Programme Committee,[24] a member of the IEEE Council on Extended Intelligence and Industry Activities on Ethics in Action in Autonomous and Intelligence Systems,[25][26] Well-Being Initiative, Life Science Innovation and AI [27] and member of the Council of the International Military Council on Climate and Security [28] and the advisory board of ThinkTech.[29]

Kaspersen was selected for several consecutive years as one of the leading female Voices in the field of AI and ethics and recognised among peers as a fierce advocate for women, diversity and interdisciplinarity. In 2019 she was included in the "100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics list".[30][31]

In addition to raise international and multilateral efforts to establish a dialogue on the impact of new technologies and AI, Kaspersen has supported several other initiatives aimed at deepening public-private understanding and cooperation. She was selected in 2020 as one of the top innovators by the World Summit AI and Inspired Minds for her work among top 50 Innovators.[32]

Education and career

Kaspersen attended The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and earned her Master of Science degree. In 2017 she entered the Executive Programme at IMD Business School.[33]

Publications

Anja Kaspersen, Wendell Wallach, "A Framework for the International Governance of AI", Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs, Artificial Intelligence & Equality Initiative (AIEI). [34]

Anja Kaspersen, Wendell Wallach, "Now is the Moment for a Systemic Reset of AI and Technology Governance", AI Governance Framework, Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs, Artificial Intelligence & Equality Initiative (AIEI). [35]

Anja Kaspesen, "Ethics and Fairness in AI: Who Makes the Rules", Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs, Artificial Intelligence & Equality Initiative (AIEI). [36]

Anja Kaspersen, Wendell Wallach, "We’re failing at the ethics of AI. Here’s how we make real impact". World Economic Forum. [37]

Anja Kaspersen, Kobi Leins, "Seven Myths of Using the Term “Human on the Loop”: “Just What Do You Think You Are Doing, Dave?” Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs, Artificial Intelligence & Equality Initiative (AIEI). [36]

Anja Kaspersen, "Transition Management", «Challenges to Collective Security» Working Papers from NUPI's UN Programme.[38]

Anja Kaspersen and Ole Jacob Sending, "The United Nations and Civilian Crisis Management", Working Papers from NUPI's UN Programme.[39]

References

  1. Anja, Kaspersen (September 2020). "Anja Kaspersen. Carnegie Council Senior Fellow". Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs. https://www.carnegiecouncil.org/people/anja-kaspersen. 
  2. "Carnegie Council | Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs" (in en-US). https://www.carnegiecouncil.org/about/staff-trustees/carnegie-council. 
  3. "Carnegie New Leaders (CNL) Ethics in Leadership Symposium | Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs" (in en-US). https://www.carnegiecouncil.org/calendar/data/2020-10-09-carnegie-new-leaders-cnl-ethics-in-leadership-symposium. 
  4. "Carnegie Artificial Intelligence & Equality Initiative (AIEI) | Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs" (in en-US). https://www.carnegiecouncil.org/programs/aiei/index. 
  5. "A Framework for the International Governance of AI" (in en-US). https://www.carnegiecouncil.org/media/article/a-framework-for-the-international-governance-of-ai. 
  6. "71/61 Promotion of multilateralism in the area of disarmament and non-proliferation", United Nations Disarmament Yearbook 2016: Part I, UN, 2017-04-28, pp. 157–160, doi:10.18356/39b37588-en, ISBN 978-92-1-060373-7, http://dx.doi.org/10.18356/39b37588-en, retrieved 2020-11-07 
  7. "Will the UN Secretary General's agenda be dominated by technological and digital transformation?" (in en-GB). 2017-01-27. https://qrius.com/technology-un-agenda-peace/. 
  8. "For the first time in history, four women lead disarmament affairs at the UN | International Gender Champions". https://genderchampions.com/news/for-the-first-time-in-history-four-women-lead-disarmament-affairs-at-the-un. 
  9. Subic, Aleksandar; Davis, Nicholas (17 May 2018). "Hope and fear surround emerging technologies, but all of us must contribute to stronger governance" (in en). http://theconversation.com/hope-and-fear-surround-emerging-technologies-but-all-of-us-must-contribute-to-stronger-governance-96122. 
  10. "Second Annual Global Forum on Scientific Advances Important to the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention". https://www.centerforhealthsecurity.org/our-work/events/2019-global-forum/presentations/Kaspersen-Opening-Remarks.pdf. 
  11. "Hiroshima and Nagasaki Peace Messengers visits United Nations Office at Geneva – UNODA". https://www.un.org/disarmament/update/hiroshima-and-nagasaki-peace-messengers-visits-united-nations-office-at-geneva/. 
  12. "Contributors" (in en-US). https://blogs.icrc.org/law-and-policy/about-the-blog/contributors/. 
  13. "World Economic Forum". https://www.weforum.org/agenda/authors/anja-kaspersen/. 
  14. "Acknowledgements" (in en-US). http://wef.ch/1JEgUOL. 
  15. "Anja Therese Kaspersen". https://www.peaceopstraining.org/student/28/. 
  16. Jennings, Kathleen M.; Kaspersen, Anja T. (2008). "Introduction: Integration Revisited". International Peacekeeping 15 (4): 443–452. doi:10.1080/13533310802239600. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13533310802239600. 
  17. "First Informal Preparatory Meeting CSP 2019". 2019. https://controlarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Summary-of-First-Informal-CSP-2019-Preparatory-Meeting-01-Feb-2019.pdf. 
  18. "ACC Secretary-General Ma Mingqiang Met with Senior Norwegian Diplomat---ASEAN---China Center". http://www.asean-china-center.org/english/2014-03/07/c_133168989.htm. 
  19. "Anja Kaspersen - Agenda Contributor" (in en). https://www.weforum.org/agenda/authors/anja-kaspersen/. 
  20. "Session 360— IEEE Knowledge Café: Beyond Strong Sustainability - Catalyzing a Planet Positive…" (in en). https://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/forum/2023/en/Agenda/Session/360. 
  21. "Future of Peace and Security". 1 October 2016. https://www.un.org/pga/70/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2016/01/UNGA-Insight-Briefing-FINAL-with-contacts-MODIFIED-FINAL-reduced-size.pdf. 
  22. Boulanin, Vincent (May 2019). The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Strategic Stability and Nuclear Risk, Volume I, Euro-Atlantic perspectives | SIPRI. https://www.sipri.org/publications/2019/other-publications/impact-artificial-intelligence-strategic-stability-and-nuclear-risk-volume-i-euro-atlantic. Retrieved 2021-08-07. 
  23. "Anja Kaspersen | International Gender Champions". https://genderchampions.com/champions/anja-kaspersen. 
  24. "ITU Steering Committee". https://www.itu.int/en/ITU-T/AI/2018/Pages/committees.aspx. 
  25. "IEEE SA Standards Board Industry Connections Committee (ICCom) Approved Meeting Minutes". Standards IEEE: 6. May 2020. https://standards.ieee.org/content/dam/ieee-standards/standards/web/governance/iccom/iccom-27052020min.pdf. 
  26. "IEEE Ethics In Action in Autonomous and Intelligent Systems | IEEE SA" (in en-US). https://ethicsinaction.ieee.org/. 
  27. "Driving Responsible Innovation of AI, Life Sciences, and Next-Gen Biotech" (in en-US). 2021-02-03. https://beyondstandards.ieee.org/driving-responsible-innovation-of-ai-life-sciences-and-next-generation-biotech/. 
  28. "International Military Council on Climate and Security" (in en-US). https://imccs.org/. 
  29. "ThinkTech – Think before you code." (in en-US). https://www.thinktech.ngo/. 
  30. Dand, Mia (2020-02-20). "100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics to Follow in 2019 and beyond" (in en). https://becominghuman.ai/100-brilliant-women-in-ai-ethics-to-follow-in-2019-and-beyond-92f467aa6232. 
  31. Jones, Hessie. "Mia Dand's Fight For Inclusion To Save Humanity From The Dark Side Of AI" (in en). https://www.forbes.com/sites/hessiejones/2020/08/31/mia-dands-fight-for-inclusion-in-the-endeavor-to-save-humanity-from-the-dark-side-of-ai/. 
  32. AI, World Summit. "WSAI community's top 50 Innovators in 2020" (in en). https://blog.worldsummit.ai/the-top-50-innovators-of-2020. 
  33. "Anja Kaspersen, Head of International Security, Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum Geneva at The World Economic Forum - Relationship Science". https://relationshipscience.com/person/anja-kaspersen-203236072. 
  34. "A Framework for the International Governance of AI" (in en-US). https://www.carnegiecouncil.org/media/article/a-framework-for-the-international-governance-of-ai. 
  35. "Now is the Moment for a Systemic Reset of AI and Technology Governance" (in en-US). https://www.carnegiecouncil.org/media/article/systemic-reset-ai-technology-governance. 
  36. 36.0 36.1 "Ethics and Fairness in AI: Who Makes the Rules" (in en-US). https://www.carnegiecouncil.org/media/article/ethics-and-fairness-in-ai-who-makes-the-rules. 
  37. "We're failing at the ethics of AI. Here's how we make real impact." (in en). 2022-01-14. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/01/we-re-failing-at-the-ethics-of-ai-here-s-why/. 
  38. Kaspersen, Anja T. (2004). Transition Management. Norwegian Institute of International Affairs. https://nupi.brage.unit.no/nupi-xmlui/bitstream/handle/11250/2396464/NUPIpaperTransitionManagement.pdf. 
  39. Anja T. Kaspersen, Ole Jacob Sending (2005). "The United Nations and Civilian Crisis Management". https://www.regjeringen.no/globalassets/upload/ud/vedlegg/fn/multidimensional-and-integrated/un-and-civilian-crisis-management.pdf.