Osborne Clarke announces the winner of the #FindTheOrange Merit Award

Bianca Maria Lerma is the recipient of the #FindTheOrange Merit Award established to promote knowledge of Artificial Intelligence tools and their use based on humanistic values.

The award ceremony for the #FindTheOrange Merit Award, established by Osborne Clarke for students enrolled on the Masters degree in Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence, an inter-university course of the University of Milan, University of Milano-Bicocca and University of Pavia, was held today at the University of Milan. Student Bianca Maria Lerma, winner of the first edition of the award, received the award in the presence of representatives of the University and Osborne Clarke.

Marcello D'Agostino, Head of the Department of Philosophy, University of Milan: "We are proud to see the #FindTheOrange Merit Award going to one of our students of the Master's Degree in Human-Centred AI. This award confirms the value of a course that focuses on the interaction between artificial intelligence and human responsibility. It is a concrete testimony of the attention received by the interdisciplinary training we have designed and implemented in the field of AI to prepare tomorrow's innovation leaders".  

Giuseppe Primiero, Head of the Human-Centred AI Course, University of Milan: "The #FindTheOrange award given to our student represents a significant achievement, for her in the first place, but also for the entire Human-Centred AI Course. This award is also a reflection of a vibrant, curious student community determined to play a leading role in the development of new technologies. As a Course of Studies, we feel a responsibility to listen to and accompany their aspirations, offering solid tools and a critical vision capable of combining technological innovation and humanistic values. The success of our student confirms to us that this is the right direction".

Bianca Maria Lerma, winner of the #FindTheOrange Merit Award: "A heartfelt thankyou to Osborne Clarke for this prestigious Merit Award, which represents a moment of great emotion and responsibility for me. This award confirms the importance of the dialogue between artificial and human intelligence, one of the most significant challenges of our time. For me, it's a stepping stone towards a future in which I intend to actively contribute to the debate on the ethics of AI, developing innovative but also responsible and inclusive solutions. I am committed to embodying that new generation of professionals that combines technical expertise and human sensitivity, aware that every technological development brings with it the responsibility to build a better future".

Nunzia Melaccio, partner of Osborne Clarke and #FindTheOrange, the non-profit association founded by the firm that promotes innovation: "It is with great pleasure that we present this award to those who, with commitment and dedication, are preparing to face one of the most important challenges of our time: the dialogue between artificial intelligence and human intelligence. Starting with young people, the true protagonists of the new world that awaits us. Our firm has always been a keen observer of the innovations that are transforming our way of life and competing in the markets, and could not fail to play an active part, not only in the debate, but also in training in this area".

Federico Banti, Enrico Fabrizi, Giorgio Lezzi, Co-Managing Partners of Osborne Clarke in Italy: "Sincere congratulations to Bianca Maria Lerma. We wish her all the best for her future which, we trust, will be full of opportunities. Our firm's commitment to ensure that people, communities and clients are prepared for the challenges of tomorrow is continuous and transversal. Our consultancy is strongly integrated with technology and our professionals, in Italy and abroad, experts in Artificial Intelligence, assist the Firm's clients on a daily basis in the growing complexities of the market".

The ceremony ended with a moment of conviviality, during which participants had the opportunity to exchange views and discuss the future prospects of artificial intelligence and its impact on society. More information on the course:  Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence