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Ishtiaque Ahmed

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Compassion behind the keyboard: How a CS researcher is using AI and community feedback to tackle harmful social media content

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Compassion behind the keyboard: How a CS researcher is using AI and community feedback to tackle harmful social media content

Ishtiaque Ahmed, an assistant professor of computer science, is a 2023-2024 recipient of a Connaught Community Partnership Research Program Award. His project will look at using AI to combat online hate aimed at Chinese and Muslim communities in Canada.  

Ishtiaque Ahmed awarded Microsoft AI & Society fellowship for research into ‘digital divide’ of generative AI tools

Ishtiaque Ahmed awarded Microsoft AI & Society fellowship for research into ‘digital divide’ of generative AI tools

Assistant Professor Ishtiaque Ahmed will be part of a team of researchers looking to address gaps in AI technology for communities in the Global South. 

Ishtiaque Ahmed receives 2023 Google Award for Inclusion Research

Ishtiaque Ahmed receives 2023 Google Award for Inclusion Research

Assistant Professor Ishtiaque Ahmed is exploring ways to better serve rural communities in the Global South that integrate their traditional data curation practices with modern data-driven systems and AI applications.