Yonah Welker

Explorer, Board member - EU Commission projects, Yonah.org

AI Wonk contributor

Yonah’s mission is to shape the future of algorithmic diversity – algorithms and policy addressing human capacity, ability, neurodiversity, wellbeing such as social, emotional and human-centred AI, emerging learning, work and city solutions. It includes working with national, public and private projects, co-developing emerging technologies in the field, contributing to policy and ethics frameworks, and curating experiential projects. Driven by their own journey, Yonah has spent over 60 world appearances to bring awareness to the neuroexclusion crisis.

Yonah Welker's publications

Civil society

For disabilities and designated groups, the Digital Services and Market Acts may complement AI and data policies to ensure algorithmic safety and accountability

These acts will work with the EU AI Act and data regulation to address digital platforms and associated algorithms better.

December 7, 2023 — 9 min read

Civil society

AI Act and disability-centred policy: how can we stop perpetuating social exclusion?

AI systems may discriminate due to facial differences, gestures, gesticulation, speech impairment, or different communication patterns.

May 17, 2023 — 7 min read

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