Presentation
The Role of Human Factors in AI for Social Good
DescriptionAfter many false alarms, the age of AI is here. It is no long a question of if AI will change our lives, or when, but rather how. AI is a two-edged sword that might help usher in an age of life extending personalized medicine on the one hand, or autocratic surveillance and loss of individual freedom on the other. In this workshop participants will learn some of the major issues in AI governance. A model of how human factors can contribute to socially responsible human-AI interaction will also be presented. After laying out the framework of the topic and key issues, the interactive part of the workshop will consist of three case studies that challenge the participants to resolve dilemmas that arise in particular applications of AI. Our goal in each of the case studies will be to puruse an even-handed analysis of both sides of the case, for and against a more comprehensive use of AI in the particular application area. Case study 1 will look at the development of detailed behavioural models of individual people using the Chinese social credit model as an early example of this type of application. Case Study 2 will look at the use of DNA data (e.g., from 23andme) in developing various commercial applications. Case study 3 will look at AI and the law (e.g., the use of AI judges, lawyers, or juries). We will cover as many of the three case studies as time permits. Each case study will have a brief introduction followed by the assigment of a task to be carried out in breakout groups where each group/team argues for, or against, using an expansive AI approach in the case study under consideration. We will then conclude the case study with a synthesis session where we either create a consensus model of how AI should be used in the case, or else we document two contrasting positions that can be taken. After the completion of the case studies we will wrap up the workshop with reflections on lessons learned and suggestions for future research in this area. Bring Laptops.
Presenter
Professor of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Event Type
Workshop
TimeMonday, September 9th8:30am - 12pm MST
LocationFLW Salon B