AI may transform or threaten the future of work and the power of workers. Our conversation with Aida Ponce Del Castillo will examine the political stakes of AI for workers, work, and the future careers of university students while asking the questions, “how can students and universities prepare to intervene and shape their workplaces in light of AI?”
Important details:
- This is a virtual lecture
- Watch the lecture live on YouTube
- Date: Feb 13
- Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
About the speaker
Aida Ponce Del Castillo is the editor of the forthcoming book AI in the Higher Education Sector (ETUI, 2026). She holds a PhD in Law and a Master’s degree in Bioethics. She is a Senior Researcher at the Brussels-based Foresight Unit of the European Trade Union Institute (ETUI). Her research focuses on the legal, social and regulatory dimensions of emerging technologies, particularly data-driven technologies, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, neurotechnology, nanotechnology and their convergence.
At the OECD, she serves as a member of the Working Party on Bio-, Nano- and Converging Technologies (BNCT) and the Working Party on AI Governance. In addition to her research, she is an experienced foresight practitioner who has led several forward-looking projects at ETUI. Previously, she headed the Health and Safety Unit at ETUI and coordinated the Workers’ Interest Group within the Advisory Committee on Safety and Health of the European Commission’s DG Employment.
More information
CMST 2AI3 Generative Artificial Intelligence: Human and Societal Impacts, a second year online asynchronous undergraduate course open to all McMaster students, will begin in the 2026-2027 academic year. Contact: Prof. Sara Bannerman banners@mcmaster.ca
About the series
Critical AI Talks invites leading AI researchers to explore the human and societal impacts of GenAI. Join us at this and other upcoming talks and learn more about the Critical AI Talks series here.