The Symposium on Responsible AI, held on October 16-17, 2025, at Fordham University's Lincoln Center Campus in New York City, was a collaborative event organized by Fordham University, IBM, New York University, and the AI Alliance. This two-day symposium aimed to address the ethical, legal, and societal implications of artificial intelligence, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue among scholars, practitioners, and professionals.
The symposium featured two primary focus areas: "AI Regulation & Frameworks" and "Trustworthy AI." Sessions delved into topics such as the legal implications of AI across various sectors, the role of AI in legal services and the courts, global AI governance frameworks, transparency and explainability in AI systems, mitigating bias in algorithmic decision-making, and ensuring data privacy and security.
Attendees had the opportunity to engage in keynote speeches, panel discussions, selected paper sessions, interactive workshops, and networking events. Notable speakers included Ben Brooks from Harvard University, Julia Stoyanovich from NYU, Anthony Annunziata from IBM, and Doni Bloomfield from Fordham University. The event also featured a panel on "Trustable AI" and a workshop on "Agentic AI Tools."
The symposium was designed for a diverse audience, including university professors and students, legal scholars and practitioners, philosophers and ethicists, industry leaders, policymakers, technologists, and civil society advocates. Participants gained insights into the latest developments in responsible AI, explored interdisciplinary approaches to AI governance, and connected with peers to advance the development of trustworthy AI systems.
Speakers(33)
Adam Pingel
Head of Open Tools and Applications for the AI Alliance at IBM
Adam Pingel leads the development of open tools and applications for the AI Alliance at IBM. His work focuses on navigating risks and opportunities in the legal space related to AI, emphasizing responsible AI practices.
Aditya Saharia
Professor of Information Systems at Gabelli School of Business, Fordham University
Dr. Aditya Saharia is a Professor of Information Systems at Fordham's Gabelli School of Business. His research examines the global ethics of AI deployment, focusing on productivity, displacement, and ethical considerations.
Aimee Rinehart
Founder at Frontier Collective
Aimee Rinehart is the founder of Frontier Collective, an organization dedicated to co-designing participatory large language models for journalism. Her work emphasizes ownership and collaboration in AI development within the media industry.
Andrea Greco
AI Alliance Membership and Growth Leader at IBM
Andrea Greco leads membership and growth initiatives for the AI Alliance at IBM. She focuses on fostering collaboration and advancing responsible AI practices among alliance members.
Andrew Hoh
President & Co-Founder at LastMile AI
Andrew Hoh focuses on building transparency and safeguards into AI agents.
Ann Gaylin
Vice Dean for Graduate Studies, Arts and Sciences at Fordham University
Ann Gaylin oversees graduate studies and promotes research excellence in the Arts and Sciences.
Anthony J. Annunziata
Director of AI Open Innovation at IBM
Dr. Anthony Annunziata leads IBM’s open AI ecosystem efforts and is Co-founder & Co-chair of the AI Alliance. He has held various positions at IBM, including driving the strategy and launch of IBM’s Granite series of open foundation models. Anthony earned his Ph.D. from Yale and holds 105 patents.
Anthony Vigilante
Founder and CEO at Vigilant Innovation Group
Anthony Vigilante is the Founder and CEO of Vigilant Innovation Group. He specializes in developing innovative solutions in artificial intelligence, emphasizing responsible and ethical AI practices.
Ben Brooks
Affiliate at Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society, Harvard University
Ben Brooks is an Affiliate at the Berkman Klein Center, Harvard. He engages decision makers globally to promote open-source innovation in future regulations. Previously, he served as Head of Public Policy for Stability AI and has worked with authorities in over 25 countries on complex reforms in high-stakes domains.
Celia Fisher
Marie Ward Doty University Chair in Ethics, Professor of Psychology at Fordham University
Dr. Celia Fisher reimagines research ethics in the age of digital wearables.
Courtney Cox
Associate Professor at Fordham University School of Law
Courtney Cox is an Associate Professor at Fordham Law School. Her work includes exploring the integration of artificial intelligence in legal reasoning and the implications for legal practice and jurisprudence.
Deborah Denno
Arthur A. McGivney Professor of Law at Fordham University School of Law
Dr. Deborah Denno is the Arthur A. McGivney Professor of Law at Fordham Law School. She has conducted extensive research on the intersection of neuroscience and artificial intelligence, contributing significantly to the legal and ethical discourse in these fields.
Doni Bloomfield
Associate Professor of Law at Fordham University
Doni Bloomfield teaches and writes in areas including intellectual property, biosecurity, and health law. His work has been published in journals such as Science and the Washington University Law Review. He is a Greenwall Faculty Scholar and previously served as a law clerk in the Federal and D.C. Circuits.
Elizabeth Matthews
Associate Professor at Graduate School of Social Service, Fordham University
Elizabeth Matthews is an Associate Professor at Fordham's Graduate School of Social Service. Her research explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and mental health, focusing on developing trustworthy AI systems to support mental health services.
Frank Hsu
Clavius Distinguished Professor of Science at Fordham University
Dr. Frank Hsu is the Clavius Distinguished Professor of Science at Fordham University. His research spans computer science and information technology, with a focus on trustable AI systems and their applications.
George Hong
Chief Research Officer and Associate Provost for Research at Fordham University
Dr. George Hong oversees research initiatives and promotes interdisciplinary collaboration at Fordham University.
Jessica Lang
Dean, Arts and Sciences at Fordham University
Jessica Lang leads academic programs and initiatives in the Arts and Sciences at Fordham University.
Jie Ren
Associate Professor of Information Technology and Operations at Gabelli School of Business, Fordham University
Dr. Jie Ren unveils gender dynamics in mental health posts on social media and generative AI.
Joe Landau
Dean, School of Law at Fordham University
Joe Landau leads the School of Law, focusing on legal education and scholarship in emerging areas like AI.
Julia Stoyanovich
Associate Professor of Computer Science & Engineering and of Data Science at New York University
Dr. Julia Stoyanovich is an Associate Professor at NYU and Director of the Center for Responsible AI. Her research spans data management and AI systems, focusing on ethics and governance. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Columbia University and is a recipient of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.
Kuan-Tsae Huang
Chair Professor at Asia University, Taiwan
Dr. Kuan-Tsae Huang is a Chair Professor at Asia University in Taiwan. His work centers on the integration of artificial intelligence in healthcare, aiming to build trust in AI-powered healthcare systems through innovative research and applications.
Laura Globig
Postdoctoral Researcher and Cognitive Neuroscientist at New York University
Dr. Laura Globig studies how AI circumvents identity-driven biases in information-seeking.
Mandanna Appanderanda Nanaiah
Head of Responsible AI, Americas at Infosys
Mandanna Appanderanda Nanaiah leads the Responsible AI initiatives for Infosys in the Americas. He focuses on operationalizing responsible AI practices across enterprises, ensuring ethical and trustworthy AI deployment.
Marc Conte
Professor of Economics at Fordham University
Marc Conte is a Professor in the Department of Economics at Fordham University. His research focuses on environmental economics and policy, particularly the economic impacts of climate change and the role of artificial intelligence in environmental decision-making.
Mark Conrad
Professor of Law and Ethics at Gabelli School of Business, Fordham University
Mark Conrad is a Professor at Fordham's Gabelli School of Business, specializing in law and ethics. His research addresses the legal challenges posed by digital replicas and the conflicts between free speech and the right of publicity.
Peter Santhanam
Program Director, Open AI Technology Advocacy at IBM
Peter Santhanam advocates for open AI technologies and their responsible development and deployment.
Ruopeng An
Endowed Professor in Data Science and Prevention at Silver School of Social Work, New York University
Dr. Ruopeng An is an Endowed Professor at NYU's Silver School of Social Work. His work focuses on data science applications in public health, including the development of agentic AI tools and workflows to support research and intervention strategies.
Siddharth Garg
Institute Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at New York University
Dr. Siddharth Garg specializes in AI regulation and frameworks, focusing on trustworthy AI development.
Stephen Keeley
Assistant Professor of Natural Sciences at Fordham University
Dr. Stephen Keeley develops tools for understanding deep neural networks.
Su-Je Cho
Professor at Graduate School of Education, Fordham University
Dr. Su-Je Cho is a Professor at Fordham's Graduate School of Education. Her research explores how artificial intelligence can expand access to language learning beyond traditional classroom settings.
Wenqi Wei
Assistant Professor at Department of Computer and Information Science, Fordham University
Dr. Wenqi Wei is an Assistant Professor at Fordham University, specializing in computer and information science. Her research includes audio deepfake detection and the development of secure and trustworthy AI systems.
Yilu Zhou
Associate Professor at Gabelli School of Business, Fordham University
Dr. Yilu Zhou investigates the effectiveness of ChatGPT in protecting children from age-inappropriate apps.
Zachary Griffen
Postdoctoral Fellow at NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Dr. Zachary Griffen explores governance strategies for AI when oversight is limited.
Event Details
- Date
- November 24, 2025
- Location
- 🇺🇸 New York, United States
- McNally Amphitheatre, Lincoln Center Campus, Fordham University
- Pricing
- Free of charge
- Audience
- Scholars, practitioners, and professionals from academia, industry, government, and civil society interested in the ethical, legal, and societal implications of artificial intelligence.
- Attendees
- Over 260 registered participants