Valentine Goddard is a lawyer, a certified mediator and an inter-arts curator with globally recognized expertise in AI.
She is a member of the Advisory Council on AI of Canada, a United Nations Expert on AI Policy and Governance & a Mozilla Creative Media Awardee (2023).
Areas of Expertise.
AI Ethics, Policy and Governance steered towards the achievements of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and inclusive innovation in digital economies.
AI and Data regulatory design with a focus on anticipatory foresight of their socioeconomic implications.
Program and workshop design and delivery bridging civic engagement and knowledge mobilization with policy innovation for responsible AI and Data Strategies. She focuses particularly on the role of the arts in these mechanisms.
Coordination and implementation of global cross-sectoral projects with team members from different disciplines and cultures.
AI and Data Law
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Digital Governance
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Policy and Regulatory Design
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Art-Based Research, Civic Engagement and Curatorial Best Practices for AI Ethics
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AI and Data Law - Digital Governance - Policy and Regulatory Design - Art-Based Research, Civic Engagement and Curatorial Best Practices for AI Ethics - Human Rights & SDGs -
Past Consultation and Mandates
Contributed to shaping and informing priorities for Bill C-27 and the new AI and Data Act of Canada with bias mitigation as a priority.
Completed a one-year socio-legal multi-stakeholder study on the feasibility of a data trust for the Saint-Lawrence River in particular for fisheries.
Improved the design of a Hate Detection Algorithm through culturally sensitive and relevant data annotation practices.
Designed and facilitated tailored workshops on the state of AI ethics and law for international business leaders.
Led pan-Canadian workshops which informed United Nations policy recommendations on Digital Governance for sustainable futures.
Mozilla Creative Media Awardee for an Algorithmic (or not) Art project to counter bias in AI.
Services
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Feasibility of Civil Law based data trusts (CcQ); Bill C-27 which includes Consumer Privacy Protection Act and the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA) (2nd reading as of July 21st 2022). Goddard has contributed to shaping the recent Bill and understands well the broader context in which it is deployed and holds regular workshops with diverse stakeholders.
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In a complex global context, some organisations may need our socio-legal analysis services. This could include, for example, strategies to facilitate alignment with international partnerships in the digital economy. If you have a question, do not hesitate to reach out.
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For start-ups, social entrepreneurs and larger organizations, we help identify the potential of AI and avoid the risks, from initial stages of development to later stages of deployment. Our global network of collaborators contribute to making sure your project reaches its intended purpose.
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Content and program design; Convene high-level experts on a specific question; tailored workshop facilitation methods; civic engagement strategies; curate and coordinate inter-arts projects and programs.
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Goddard is regularly invited to speak about the ethics and social impact of AI, equal opportunities in digital economies, cyber-resilience, role of the arts in AI, trust in AI and public institutions, digital democracies and more. The complete list of invited talks are in her CV in the footer of this website. Inquire about your topic by email, by LinkedIn or via the contact form.