Cultural Intelligence for Ethical AI

In this thought-provoking session, Tatiana Caldas-Löttiger, lawyer, legal futurist, and founder of International Women in Business for Ethical AI (IW4AI), explores how culture shapes our understanding of ethics, fairness, and responsibility in artificial intelligence.

Drawing on her experiences across Colombia, Sweden, Spain, and the U.S., Tatiana argues that ethical AI isn’t universal—it’s contextual. Regulations and frameworks alone can’t ensure fairness unless they reflect diverse cultural perspectives. She introduces Cultural Intelligence (CQ) as a crucial capability for AI developers, policymakers, and organizations seeking to build globally inclusive systems.

Through compelling examples, Tatiana reveals how ethical norms vary across regions, why the global South remains underrepresented in AI governance, and how embracing cultural awareness can close that gap and create technology that truly serves humanity.

🔹 Key Topics:

What cultural intelligence (CQ) means and why it matters for AI

How ethics differ across regions and societies

Global disparities in AI regulation and representation

Why laws alone can’t deliver ethical AI without cultural context

Building inclusive, culturally aware AI systems