More than 400 academics from over 30 countries have signed an open letter calling for immediate changes to how artificial intelligence systems are developed, tested and deployed, with the aim of preventing cybersecurity incidents that could threaten critical infrastructure.

SRI researchers are presenting across nearly 30 sessions at 4S 2026, the world’s largest gathering of science and technology studies scholars, held this year in Toronto. From the political economy of AI to care, labour, surveillance and data justice, 22 members of our community are sharing work that asks who shapes technology—and who it serves.

A three-year, US$3.6M project co-led by SRI Research Leads Karina Vold and Ashton Anderson with Purdue University’s Louis Tay explores how AI systems might be designed to support long-term human well-being, not just short-term user satisfaction.

SRI researchers are heading to Seoul this July for ICML 2026, and they're arriving with a lot to share. Across 24 papers, seven position papers, and a co-organized workshop, 21 members of our community are presenting work spanning machine learning theory, AI safety, clinical AI, legal compliance, and more.

SRI researchers will present 13 accepted papers and one workshop session at FAccT 2026, showcasing the Institute’s research in responsible AI, algorithmic governance, alignment, privacy, and the impacts of socio-technical systems.

Organized by SRI’s 2025–26 graduate fellows, “Designing Responsible Futures” examined how AI can be shaped through operational safety, community participation, worker-led governance, and democratic principles.

SRI Chair David Duvenaud shares reflections from the Post-AGI workshop, highlighting the value of diverse perspectives and the challenges of envisioning post-AGI trajectories.

Researchers and scholars spent the day at the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus tackling some big-picture questions about the future of AI and society.

The field of AI safety emphasizes that systems be aligned with human values, often stating AI should “do no harm.” But lethal autonomous systems used for firearms and drones are already harming people. How can we address the reality of purposely harmful AI systems? SRI Graduate Fellow Michael Zhang writes about a panel of experts exploring this topic.

In collaboration with Deloitte, the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society presented a distinguished speaker series highlighting contributions from six innovative female researchers working at the forefront of artificial intelligence across a wide range of specializations.

The Schwartz Reisman Institute’s annual academic conference returns for a wide range of stimulating discussions on how the next phase of AI development will transform our world. Join keynote speaker Blaise Agüera y Arcas, panelists Richard Sutton, N. Katherine Hayles, and William Cunningham, and more. Registration is now open.

How is virtual reality changing the way we live? Does living in a virtual landscape create new ethical and moral problems? At the first annual Technophilosophy September Soirée, SRI Research Lead Karina Vold convened an interdisciplinary panel of University of Toronto scholars to discuss the impacts of new technologies on the way we understand our world.