AI Governance in Latin America

In March, I presented at ESOMAR’s LATAM Congress on the role of methodological innovation in responsible AI governance. My research discusses using ethically governed synthetic datasets to understand hard-to-reach immigrant groups. I address AI governance trade-offs and emphasize the need for careful strategic decisions to balance privacy, innovation, and social inclusion.

Generation1.ca at AAPOR 2026: Expanding Representation, Rethinking Citizenship, Reshaping Research

Arundati Dandapani, Founder and CEO of Generation1.ca, will contribute to AAPOR 2026 through presentations on Census-Based Microdata and The Nationality Paradox, the latter within a global panel she is chairing. The session also marks an inaugural AAPOR-WAPOR collaboration advancing more inclusive and globally connected research.

Modelling Migration: Innovative Future-telling in Latin America

Generation1.ca, a North American organization focused on immigrant supports and inclusion, will present research with Livepanel’s synthetic modelling tools at Esomar’s LATAM 2026 Conference. Founder and CEO Arundati Dandapani’s paper reinterprets migration dynamics, revealing that social inclusion predict immigrant retention more than arrival pathways. The study emphasizes the structural factors crucial for immigrant success, highlighting the importance of culturally sensitive workplaces and innovation readiness.

Learn about Data Quality at CIPHER in DC

From February 25–27, global leaders in research will discuss maintaining data quality and accountability as AI evolves insight production. CEO Arundati Dandapani will lead a session and specifically present on synthetic data’s governance implications, emphasizing its impact on immigrant representation. The session aims to integrate multiple perspectives on ethical data practices amid AI advancements.

Who Gets Counted? Power, Privacy and the People Missing from Our Data

Join Generation1.ca for “Power Talks and Cocktails” on February 05, 2026, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM EST in honour of international data privacy day and week. This interactive webinar will address the implications of underrepresentation in data collection on marginalized communities, while fostering dialogue among leaders across various sectors on ethics, privacy, and trust in data practices.