REAL ML supports and advances interdisciplinary research that holds the use of algorithms and AI technologies to account—with a focus on the perspectives and experiences of marginalized communities
Upcoming Events
[ Johannesburg, South Africa ]
[ REAL ML ]
[In Person ]
REAL ML 2026 workshop: Johannesburg
The next flagship REAL ML workshop will take place in Johannesburg, South Africa, 1-5 June 2026
[ Online/ In-person ]
[ REAL ML ]
[In Person ]
[Online ]
REAL ML 2026 Shift Fellowship
The REAL ML 2026 Shift Fellowship is open for applications. The fellowship is for people currently working in the tech industry who would like to explore the societal impact of AI and related technologies in a trusting space with an established community of practice
Past Events
[ Mexico City, Mexico ]
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[ In Person ]
REAL ML 2025 workshop: Mexico City
Our next three day in person workshop will bring together an interdisciplinary and international group of people working on AI and algorithmic accountability
[ Lebanon ]
Bread + Net
[ Online ]
Receptions of Generative AI
A REAL ML community event to discuss generative AI hype, and how to rebalance the industry-created narrative on the prominent new technology
[ London, UK ]
[ REAL ML ]
[ In Person ]
AI Safety and Society
Ahead of the UK AI Safety Summit 2023, REAL ML and The Ada Lovelace Institute held a closed-door convening for civil society participants to discuss the ‘AI safety’ narratives dominating regulation and industry spaces.
[ Berlin, Germany ]
REAL ML 2019 workshop
A residential workshop for public interest researchers investigating the social impacts of algorithmic systems
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REAL ML 2026 Shift Fellowship 2
The REAL ML Shift Fellowship supports the transition of ethical AI researchers and technologists who have spent the majority of their professional careers within industry tech firms towards public sector, civil society, or otherwise mission-driven projects or work, supporting human rights and social justice.