Dive into this compelling talk from Upper Bound, featuring Shani Gwin, presenting "wâsikan kisewâtisiwin." Gwin, a sixth-generation Indigenous person and founder of the public relations agency pipikwan pêhtâkwan, addresses the pervasive issue of misinformation, particularly as it has historically impacted Indigenous peoples. She highlights how AI, if trained on biased historical data, risks perpetuating colonial narratives and further harming marginalized communities. Gwin advocates for integrating diverse, Indigenous-led data and perspectives into AI development to foster ethical AI systems that promote understanding, collaboration, and decolonization, rather than replicating existing societal harms. She also introduces "wâsikan kisewâtisiwin" (kind electricity), an AI-powered tool designed to combat misinformation and hate speech concerning Indigenous peoples online.

Upper Bound 2025 is Amii's annual artificial intelligence conference, held in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, bringing together researchers, industry, and policymakers. The conference focuses on accelerating AI excellence and innovation for good, emphasizing AI for critical infrastructure, health, industrial operations, responsible AI, and AI Literacy.