In this episode of Tech Effect, we meet Ursula Koski: A technology leader with over 28 years of experience and the CTO for Nordics Partners at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Join us as Ursula takes us through her journey and offers insights into AI and how it can be used to enhance digital accessibility.

Ursula’s journey to CTO & interest in digital accessibility:

Ursula's unconventional path into tech
Her desire to create a fair and level playing field for all

AI & accessibility:

The potential & changes coming from Gen AI & Machine Learning
Regulatory compliance & how AI can help
Assessing product risk
Real-world examples of AI & accessibility in action

Building AI models that work for everyone:

Ensuring AI doesn't create barriers
Avoiding data bias
Tackling usability and accessibility with AI
How data science is changing
The importance of accessibility testing for products

Integrating AI into products:

Cybersecurity & AI - The need for security and penetration testing
Taking advantage of the presented opportunities
Data science and synthetic data
Implementing tools & partnerships

Using AI & accessibility as a business advantage:

The cost of not having accessible platforms
Understanding what’s needed
Real-world examples of accessibility in action
The bottom line impact of not being accessible
Understanding your customer

Ursula Koski

CTO at AWS & Chairwoman of the Board at TIVIA

Ursula Koski is a seasoned technology leader with over 28 years of experience in software development, cloud transformation, and digital innovation. As the CTO for Nordics Partners at Amazon Web Services (AWS), she works with partners, governments, and the European Commission to accelerate the technology industry's growth and strengthen Finland's position for digital talent and innovation.

Josh William Burmistre-Griffiths

Digital Marketing and Paid Ad Specialist

Josh William Burmistre-Griffiths works at TestDevLab, focusing on digital marketing and paid advertising across multiple platforms. His past experience working at agencies and unicorn startups has equipped Josh with the expertise to bring valuable digital marketing insights to Tech Effect.

#21 Ursula Koski (AWS-CTO): Building AI Models that Work For Everyone

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