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women in ai
women in ai is dedicated to empowering women and minorities to excel in the field of ai and data, while advocating for ethical and responsible ai applications. we are proud to recognize the outstanding female entrepreneurs, researchers, innovators, and contributors who have shown their commitment to innovation and excellence in the netherlands’ ai ecosystem. these trailblazers inspire us to strive for excellence and create a more diverse and inclusive ai community that drives positive societal impact through responsible ai practices.
cynthia liem
ai diversity leader at women in ai
about
i am a computer scientist, a professional concert pianist, and the recipient of the 2024 women in ai diversity leader award. through my work, i want to stimulate horizon-broadening, in myself and in others, paying special attention to keeping ‘that which we do not trivially see and know already’ within reach. initially working on this in music information retrieval, i now am a transdisciplinary researcher in trustworthy and responsible ai at large, focusing on both technical quality assurance and public engagement. frequently collaborating with policy-makers, investigative journalists and underprivileged communities, i raise public awareness about algorithmic blind spots and amplification.
what or who inspired you to pursue your chosen career?
many of my role models are artists. i particularly think of my musical mentors igudesman & joo, who on the surface seem comedians performing funny musical acts, but in this, display tremendous musical sophistication, while (re)connecting with audiences who may have started thinking that classical music is distanced and elitist. both in workshops with children and professional musicians, i witnessed them rekindling the appreciation to play and enjoy music, and a mindfulness regarding spontaneous human connections in this, beyond stifling perfectionism. in all my professional identities, i seek this too, and hope to be similarly inspirational to those around me.
women in ai
women in ai is dedicated to empowering women and minorities to excel in the field of ai and data, while advocating for ethical and responsible ai applications. we are proud to recognize the outstanding female entrepreneurs, researchers, innovators, and contributors who have shown their commitment to innovation and excellence in the netherlands’ ai ecosystem. these trailblazers inspire us to strive for excellence and create a more diverse and inclusive ai community that drives positive societal impact through responsible ai practices.