Opening Speech of the President of the Gypsy Lore Society, Tatiana Zachar Podolinská
The annual Gypsy Lore Society conference was opened on Wednesday, September 24, by its president, Dr. Tatiana Zachar Podolinská, who focused her speech on aspects of Romani studies in relation to artificial intelligence, as well as the issue of digital deprivation often faced by Roma communities.
In her speech, Dr. Zachar Podolinská emphasized the urgent need to address how artificial intelligence impacts Roma communities, particularly through algorithmic bias and digital exclusion.
She called for Romani studies to critically engage with AI not only as a threat but also as a tool for empowerment, cultural preservation, and participatory research. The speech concluded with a rallying vision for Roma voices to shape the digital future through ethical, inclusive, and community-driven approaches.
The whole speech is available HERE.
Photo 1. T. Zachar Podolinska during opening speech (© J. Majo)
