The NC Culture Foundation has announced collaboration with Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) to host a pivotal event on artificial intelligence (AI) ethics, ‘FAIR AI 2024’, scheduled to take place on April 27 and 28. This conference is set to consider the vital intersection of AI development and ethical guidelines.
The slogan ‘The Most Human Future Led by AI Ethics and Creativity’ encapsulates the conference’s mission. Highlighting the crucial interplay between humanity and technology represents a primary focus of the conference, promoting a future of equitable AI-human coexistence. Speakers at ‘FAIR AI 2024’ encompass a diverse group of experts eager to explore the relationship between human creativity, ethical considerations, and AI development.
Opening the conference, a welcoming address from Chairman Yoon Song-yee of the NC Culture Foundation, followed by remarks from KAIST President Lee Kwang Hyung, will set the stage. Keynote lectures will provide an expansive view on harmonious futures for humans and AI, featuring viewpoints from Chairman Yoon, MIT Dean Agustín Rayo, Ha Jeong-woo of Naver Cloud’s AI Innovation Center, and Professor Oka Mizuki from Tsukuba University.
Furthermore, the first day will feature sessions with presentations from various specialists discussing the ethical challenges associated with AI. This segment will feature insightful talks from researchers and academicians like Yoon Jung-hyun, Lee Sook-yeon, and Casey Bennett, spotlighting ethics in technology.
Day two will pivot to discuss ‘Embedded Ethics’ within multidisciplinary AI development, with keynote lectures from Stanford Human-Centered AI Institute’s co-director James Landay and Mehdi Sahami. The day will conclude with presentations and discussions from Northeastern University’s Kasey Creel and Seoul National University’s Chun Hyundeok.
An NC Culture Foundation spokesperson expressed, “This conference aims to chart a future course for the harmonious coexistence of mankind and AI while promoting ‘Embedded Ethics’, involving the melding of computer science, humanities, and social sciences, to the Korean audience.”
Key Questions and Answers:
1. Why are ethics in AI important?
Ethics in AI are crucial because they shape how technologies impact society, ensuring that AI systems are designed and operated in ways that respect human rights, fairness, transparency, and accountability.
2. What ethical challenges does AI face?
Ethical challenges in AI include biased decision-making, privacy concerns, transparency of algorithms, job displacement, deepfake technology misuse, and the potential for AI-powered weapons or surveillance.
3. What is ‘Embedded Ethics’?
‘Embedded Ethics’ refers to an integrative approach where ethical considerations are incorporated directly into the development process of AI systems, encompassing disciplines such as computer science, humanities, and social sciences.
Key Challenges or Controversies:
– Establishing universally accepted ethical norms and standards.
– Ensuring the ethical programming of AI is not at odds with commercial interests.
– Balancing innovation with regulatory frameworks to protect individuals.
– Addressing the digital divide and ensuring equitable access to AI benefits.
Advantages:
– Ethically designed AI can improve decision-making and efficiency.
– AI can help address complex societal challenges.
– The integration of ethics in AI fosters trust and social acceptance.
Disadvantages:
– Restrictions based on ethical considerations might slow down innovation.
– Diverse global perspectives on ethics could lead to fragmented standards.
– There may be economic costs associated with ensuring ethical compliance.
If you’re interested in learning more about the organizations related to AI ethics, you can visit the following links:
– KAIST
– Stanford Human-Centered AI Institute
– Northeastern University
– Seoul National University
Please note that the links provided lead to the home pages of the respective institutions, which detail their efforts and initiatives regarding artificial intelligence and ethics.
