Panel discussion

“Algorithms of inequality? Gender, discrimination and power in AI”

On 11th September 2025, the Austrian Federal Ministry of Women, Science and Research (BMFWF) hosted a workshop on “Algorithms of inequality? Gender, discrimination and power in AI”. This workshop was part of the “Technology Talks Austria 2025” (#TEC25) event, organized by AIT Austrian Institute of Technology in Vienna.

Panel discussion
Our EXDIGIT professor, Christine Bauer, participated in a dynamic and thought-provoking panel discussion alongside an impressive group of panelists: Irina Nalis, Yufang Hou, Teki Akuetteh, and Virginia Dignum. The discussion was skillfully moderated by Elka Xharo.

This panel was a rare and inspiring example of female-dominated representation. While not diverse in terms of gender, the panel brought together experts from a wide range of fields, offering diverse perspectives on the topic. Despite their varied viewpoints, the panelists unanimously agreed on two key points:
The issue of inequality in artificial intelligence is of critical importance to society.
Addressing this challenge is complex, but they are ready to tackle it—with the active contribution of everyone, regardless of gender.

The workshop was honored by the presence of Federal Minister Eva-Maria Holzleitner, who delivered an inspiring welcome address.

This workshop highlighted the pressing need for interdisciplinary collaboration to address the societal challenges posed by artificial intelligence and its potential to reinforce inequality.