Arjun Ravi Kannan

Director, Data Science Research Decisions and Analytics Discover Financial Services

Arjun Ravi Kannan leads the data science/machine learning (ML) research function at Discover Financial Services. His team focuses on fundamental research in areas such as ML Explainability and Bias/Fair Lending research and has multiple papers (some published in top journals) and pending patents in these areas. His team also develops and explores the use of advanced ML algorithms such as Graphs, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning and Unsupervised Learning methods in financial services applications. He has been with Discover for more than 9 years in progressive roles in both risk management and behavioral modeling. He holds a PhD (ABD) in Finance from the Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern University), an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore and B.Tech from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras.

Generative AI Week 2024 Day Two: Tuesday, 8 October

11:00 AM Technical Excellence: Ensuring Responsible AI for High-Value Use Cases

Delve into crucial techniques for maintaining ethical standards in high-value Generative AI applications. This panel explores the importance of responsible AI deployment and offers actionable strategies for mitigating bias and ensuring transparency.

• Prioritizing explainability and transparency to understand and communicate AI decisions effectively.

• Implementing measures to measure and mitigate bias, ensuring fairness and compliance with regulatory standards.

• Fostering a culture of responsibility and accountability throughout the AI development and deployment process.

12:10 PM Panel Discussion: Navigating Responsible AI in Generative AI Development

In an era of powerful generative AI, ensuring responsible practices is paramount. Join our expert panel to delve into the significance of ethical AI, offering actionable insights for businesses, exploring:

• Ensuring transparent AI decision-making processes, mitigating biases, and promoting fairness and accountability.

• Implementing robust data governance practices to safeguard user privacy and maintain ethical AI operations.

• Fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to incorporate diverse perspectives, aligning AI development with societal values and norms.

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Arjun Ravi.

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