illuminAI: a student-led collective exploring AI, ethics, society, and arts.

Our mission is to cultivate a thoughtful, interdisciplinary community dedicated to exploring the ethical, societal, and safety-related dimensions of computer science (CS) and artificial intelligence (AI). We believe that shaping the future of these technologies requires diverse perspectives, not only from technical disciplines, but from fields including philosophy, social science, health, law, and the arts. We are dedicated to making discussions on AI ethics and societal impacts accessible.

Since 2020, we’ve hosted events with 1000+ students ranging from ages 10 to 50, joining from 42 cities worldwide. We host workshops, publish articles, and produce high-quality educational videos and interviews, blending novel AI concepts with creative collaborations in arts, media, and public engagement. Our mission is to build a student-led, interdisciplinary, and highly creative community to showcase UofT’s AI research and impact.