How ethical, inclusive tech can help us create a better world

Critical technology, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, has already defined our world and will increasingly do so in the future. In this context, we must remember that technology is neither positive nor negative but rather a reflection of its curation. This notion creates a responsibility that our leaders - as the curators - must guide its development, implementation and accessibility in a way that is reflective of the values of the society we wish to create, not simply a projection and perpetuation of the realities and biases of our history. The responsibility for leaders is to face the exponential and transformative potential of technology and leverage it for the betterment of society - while proactively overcoming the risks presented. Innovators worldwide are showing that increased equality, and equity, is possible through harnessing the power of emerging technologies.