Sama CEO Wendy Gonzalez to Speak at CogX Leadership Summit on AI
3.10.2024 03:00:00 CEST | ACCESS Newswire | Press release
Gonzalez to discuss how to deploy responsible AI across an organization, and the importance of diverse leadership in fostering AI innovation and improving bottom line performance
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM / ACCESSWIRE / October 3, 2024 / Sama, the leader in purpose-built, responsible enterprise AI with agile data labeling for model development and supervised fine-tuning, today announced that CEO Wendy Gonzalez will speak in two separate sessions at the upcoming CogX Leadership Summit on AI, taking place in London on October 7, 2024.
In her first session of the conference, slated for 12 noon in the Prince of Wales room, Gonzalez will join Gopal Ramchurn of Responsible AI UK and Nia Castelly, co-founder and head of legal at Checks, Google's AI-powered platform that helps developers build safer products by simplifying privacy compliance. Entitled Demystifying Responsible AI: A Guide for Leaders, this panel will explore the challenges, opportunities, regulatory considerations and strategies necessary to successfully deploy responsible AI.
Gonzalez will also participate in a panel discussion entitled AI Leadership: Unlocking Innovation through Diverse Voices, taking place at 2 pm in the Prince of Wales room. This session will include Sana Wajid, chief development officer at Fetch AI; Christian Tooley, senior manager, EMEA at Bain Capital; and Katie Lockwood, co-founding partner of Twin Path Ventures. The discussion, which will cover the critical need for diverse leadership in fostering AI-driven innovation, and its impact on market competitiveness and financial performance, will be moderated by Rula Awad, machine learning engineer at Women in AI.
"We are in such an exciting period of time, at the precipice of significant global changes thanks to the power and potential of AI. However, without a conscientious effort to ensure ethical and responsible AI practices that prioritize a diverse group of voices, we could be facing a future rife with problems," said Gonzalez. "CogX always brings together a wide range of experts who are at the forefront of creating the best possible future for AI. I'm thrilled to be a part of these important conversations to move the industry forward on the best path possible."
A certified B corp, Sama is committed to leading the industry in responsible AI, prioritizing compliance with critical AI legislation around the world. The company's impact mission has resulted in lifting over 68,000 individuals out of poverty, and its most recent Impact Report details significant strides toward its sustainability goals, including efforts to become net zero by 2050 and its role in the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world's largest voluntary corporate sustainability initiative.
CogX Festival is a global event focused on the impact of artificial intelligence and emerging technology on industry, government and society. This year's conference will focus on the crucial question, "How to seize the AI opportunity?" Tickets are available with a 25% discount via https://www.cogxleadershipsummit.com/tickets.
About Sama
Sama is a global leader in data annotation solutions for computer vision, generative AI and large language models. Our solutions minimize the risk of model failure and lower the total cost of ownership through an enterprise ready ML-powered platform and SamaIQ™, actionable data insights uncovered by proprietary algorithms and a highly skilled on-staff team of over 5,000 data experts. 40% of FAANG companies and other major Fortune 50 enterprises, including GM, Ford and Microsoft, trust Sama to help deliver industry-leading ML models.
Driven by a mission to expand opportunities for underserved individuals through the digital economy, Sama is a certified B-Corp and has helped more than 68,000 people lift themselves out of poverty. An MIT-led Randomized Controlled Trial has validated its training and employment program. For more information, visit www.sama.com.
Sama Media Contact:
press@samasource.org
SOURCE: Sama
View the original press release on accesswire.com
Sama
Subscribe to releases from ACCESS Newswire
Subscribe to all the latest releases from ACCESS Newswire by registering your e-mail address below. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Latest releases from ACCESS Newswire
Karbon-X Secures Technical Advisory Engagement for Nature-Based Carbon Project in Libya22.7.2026 15:00:00 CEST | Press release
Initial engagement expands the Company's international project development portfolio through technical advisory services supporting the design and optimization of a proposed nature-based carbon project. CALGARY, AB / ACCESS Newswire / July 22, 2026 / Karbon-X Corp. (OTCQB:KARX) ("Karbon-X" or the "Company"), a vertically integrated climate solutions company operating across global carbon markets and climate infrastructure, today announced that it has been engaged by Stream Pro Ltd, a subsidiary of Oilinvest to provide technical advisory services supporting the design and value optimization of a proposed nature-based carbon project in Libya. The engagement represents another step in Karbon-X's international project development strategy and further demonstrates the Company's expertise in the design and development of high-integrity carbon projects across emerging markets. Under the initial scope of work, Karbon-X will provide end-to-end technical support for the project's carbon design,
U.S. Polo Assn. Sponsors the 2026 St. Regis British Open Polo Championship for the Cowdray Gold Cup as Official Apparel Partner22.7.2026 13:00:00 CEST | Press release
Gaston Polo Team Claims Gold Cup Title Over Dubai Polo Team at Cowdray Park Polo Club WEST PALM BEACH, FL AND WINDSOR, UK / ACCESS Newswire / July 22, 2026 / U.S. Polo Assn.® in partnership with Brand Machine Group (BMG), its partner in the United Kingdom, proudly continued its long-standing support of the British high-goal season as the Official Apparel Partner of the 2026 St. Regis British Open Polo Championship for the Cowdray Gold Cup, held June 23 through July 19 at Cowdray Park Polo Club, known widely as "The Home of British Polo." 1) 2026 St. Regis British Open Polo Championship for the Cowdray Gold Cup Winners, Gaston Polo Team, accepting trophy on stage at Cowdray Park Polo Club 2) Gaston Polo Team attacking the ball against Dubai Polo Team in the 2026 St. Regis British Open Polo Championship for the Cowdray Gold Cup Final 3) The British Ladies Open Championship Finalists, Yaguara and Salty Polo, on stage at Cowdray Park Polo Club 4) U.S. Polo Assn.'s Experiential Merchandise
House of Hope in Bamako Continues to Provide Vital Support for Vulnerable Women in Mali in 202622.7.2026 11:00:00 CEST | Press release
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY / ACCESS Newswire / July 22, 2026 / The Gedeon Richter House of Hope centre in Bamako, Mali, continued to provide comprehensive support for vulnerable women and girls during the first half of 2026, delivering healthcare, protection, counselling, education and vocational training through its integrated programme. In the first six months of is year, nearly 50 women have been provided assistance in the center. Established through the cooperation of Gedeon Richter, the Hungary-based Close to Africa Foundation, and local partner Sini Sanuman Foundation, the House of Hope opened at the beginning of 2025 to offer shelter, gynaecological care, psychosocial and legal support, as well as educational and skills-development opportunities to women affected by violence and harmful traditional practices. Since opening its doors, the centre has supported well over a hundred women, while community outreach and awareness-raising activities have reached many more across Bamako and surro
Fermi Announces First Siemens Turbines Arrive at Port of Houston21.7.2026 22:30:00 CEST | Press release
Arrival marks an important milestone in the development of Fermi's Project Matador SGT6-5000F natural gas turbines will anchor what is expected to be the nation's largest combined-cycle natural gas project DALLAS, TX / ACCESS Newswire / July 21, 2026 / Fermi Inc. (NASDAQ:FRMI)(LSE:FRMI), operating as Fermi America™ ("Fermi" or the "Company"), today announced the arrival of three Siemens Energy SGT6-5000F natural gas turbines at the Port of Houston. Together, the three turbines are rated at up to 780 megawatts in simple-cycle mode. They are bound for Fermi's Project Matador, an advanced energy and AI campus near Amarillo, Texas. This marks one of the project's largest single power-equipment moves, and it keeps Fermi well ahead of competitors in bringing gigawatt-scale power online. The delivery is the latest in a fast run of milestones. Over the past couple of weeks, Fermi selected TSK, Spain's largest power-focused EPC firm, for early works on its phase-two turbines and brought in Prim
GA-ASI and MBDA Commit to Weapons Collaboration21.7.2026 16:00:00 CEST | Press release
Companies Will Integrate SPEAR Onto MQ-9B and Gambit 6 SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / July 21, 2026 / General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and MBDA have announced a commitment to integrate the European missile-maker's SPEAR precision strike weapons onto new aircraft built by the American uncrewed aircraft manufacturer. GA-ASI President David R. Alexander and MBDA UK Managing Director Chris Allam signed a memorandum of understanding that outlined the agreement at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026. The companies will work together to ensure the MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft and Gambit 6 collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) can carry and use the SPEAR weapons. "We've built an excellent business relationship with MBDA as part of the integration of the Brimstone missile onto the UK's Protector," said Mr. Alexander. "So, working with MBDA to enable SPEAR on our broader MQ-9B line, and our Gambit CCA, feels like a very natural extension of our partnership." Protect
In our pressroom you can read all our latest releases, find our press contacts, images, documents and other relevant information about us.
Visit our pressroom