JAAG commits to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

JAAG’s new policy on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion came into effect yesterday (27 March 2023).

“JAAG exists to promote justice and equality in the growing number of systems that use algorithms and Artificial Intelligence to make decisions that affect our everyday lives. We want these decisions to be fair, and be seen to be fair”,

said Eoin McCarthy, one of JAAG’s founding Directors.

Siani Morris, Director, added:

“Our organisation is campaigning for greater social justice, and so it’s logical that we are also committed to embracing diversity and inclusion not only among our membership, but also in our Board and our workforce”.

The policy commits JAAG to employ best practices that encourage equality, diversity and inclusion in its workplaces, and to avoid discrimination (in appointments, pay, conditions of employment etc.) on the basis of characteristics such as gender, disability or sexual orientation.