Trust is paramount for the responsible deployment of AI in all sectors. Aligned with the Paris 2025 AI Action Summit’s Trust in AI solutions and standards pillars, this roundtable convened by the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society with representatives from the Centre for International Governance Innovation, the Forum on Information and Democracy, UNESCO, and Sciences Po will delve into the contextual and institutional dimensions of trust in AI systems.
Understanding how trust is built between groups of people, institutions and technologies is essential for thinking about how AI systems can be built to reliably address human needs while mitigating risks. A forthcoming paper from the Schwartz Reisman Institute on human-machine learning interaction highlights that trust in AI systems is multifaceted, encompassing not only the perceived legitimacy of system outputs but also the trustworthiness of the developer, the deploying institution, and the administrators managing its use.
Drawing on these findings and others, this panel will explore the contextual and institutional nature of trust-building in AI systems across three key areas:
Integrating trust considerations into technical and policy solutions for AI development, which includes mitigating risks, ensuring equitable access to benefits, and enhancing the trustworthiness of AI systems within specific geographic contexts.
Developing and implementing standards for evaluating AI-related risks and verifying institutional compliance with evolving trust frameworks.
Exploring pathways towards an international convergence of standards for AI risk assessment that effectively address the multifaceted nature of trust in AI.
Panelists
Beth Coleman, Research Lead, Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society; Associate Professor, Faculty of Information, University of Toronto
Monique Crichlow, Executive Director, Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society
Duncan Cass-Beggs, Executive Director, Global AI Risks Initiative, Centre for International Governance Innovation
Matthew da Mota, Senior Research Associate and Program Manager, Global AI Risks Initiative, Centre for International Governance Innovation
Katharina Zügel, Policy Manager, Forum on Information and Democracy, Paris
Prateek Sibal, Programme Specialist, Digital Policies and Digital Transformation Section, Communication and Information Sector, UNESCO
Donato Ricci, Research Designer, Sciences Po
About the organizations
Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society
The Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society (SRI) at the University of Toronto is a research and solutions hub dedicated to ensuring that advanced technologies like artificial intelligence benefit all of society.Centre for International Governance Innovation
CIGI is an independent, non-partisan think tank whose peer-reviewed research, foresight and trusted analysis influence policy makers to innovate.Forum on Information and Democracy
The Forum on Information and Democracy aims at bringing democratic guarantees to the global communication and information space.UNESCO
UNESCO supports countries to ensure that teachers and students have the critical skills needed to navigate this new learning landscape so that AI serves everyone, everywhere.Sciences Po
Sciences Po is an international research university, both selective and open onto the world, ranking among the finest institutions in the fields of humanities and social sciences.
Key topics and issues
Topics: AI of Trust; Global AI Governance
Issues: Building Trust in AI; Contextual Factors; Developing Trustworthy AI; Equitable Access; International Collaboration; Institutional Compliance; Mitigating Risks; Policy Solutions; Risk Management; Robust Assessment; Standards
About the Schwartz Reisman Institute
Located at the University of Toronto, the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society’s mission is to deepen our knowledge of technologies, societies, and what it means to be human by integrating research across traditional boundaries and building human-centred solutions that really make a difference. The integrative research we conduct rethinks technology’s role in society, the contemporary needs of human communities, and the systems that govern them. We’re investigating how best to align technology with human values and deploy it accordingly. The human-centred solutions we build are actionable and practical, highlighting the potential of emerging technologies to serve the public good while protecting citizens and societies from their misuse. We want to make sure powerful technologies truly make the world a better place—for everyone.