Joint Initiative for Trusted AI
Launch · 30 Oct 2026
Founding partners

Five institutions, one shared initiative.

Complementary expertise across engineering, governance, inclusion and regulation.

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Roberta Calegari
FOUNDER

Roberta Calegari

Alma AI · University of Bologna

Roberta Calegari works on trustworthy AI engineering, algorithmic fairness, explainability and AI compliance. Her research focuses on translating responsible-AI principles into methods, tools and engineering practices.

Trustworthy AIFairnessAI compliance
Michela Milano
FOUNDER

Michela Milano

FBK · Digital Society Center

Michela Milano contributes expertise in AI engineering practices and the operational implementation of responsible AI, including lifecycle management, development guidance and deployment-oriented methods.

AI engineeringMLOps
Virginia Dignum
FOUNDER

Virginia Dignum

AI Policy Lab · Umeå University

Virginia Dignum leads work on responsible AI governance and ethics, including accountability, human-centred approaches, democratic values and institutional capabilities for AI oversight.

AI governanceAI EthicsAI policy
Payal Arora
FOUNDER

Payal Arora

Inclusive AI Lab · Utrecht University

Payal Arora contributes research on inclusive and equitable AI, digital inclusion, human rights, intercultural perspectives and the societal effects of technology across diverse global communities.

InclusionDigital societyHuman rights
Catherine Régis
FOUNDER

Catherine Régis

Centre de recherche en droit public

Catherine Régis contributes expertise in AI regulation, public policy, science diplomacy and health-AI governance, with a focus on compliance, risk governance and regulatory innovation.

AI regulationPublic policy