This years theme: The human behind AI
As AI systems become increasingly integrated into our daily routines, how do human elements shape, and interact with, these technologies? How can we ensure that the cognitive processes involved in AI development reflect our values and ethics? In line with the theme, we will try to understand how human cognition, creativity, and empathy are mirrored in and influenced by AI systems. Join us as we investigate theories of how human intelligence informs AI and how AI, in turn, redefines our understanding of the human mind.
Where?
C4 C-huset, Campus Valla. Linköping.
When?
Thursday October 17th. The conference will start 9 am and will conclude 5 pm.
Cost?
25kr
Conference Agenda
09.00 - 09.30
The doors to KVIT 2024 open
09.30 - 09.45
Opening remarks
09.45 - 10.35
Jonas Ivarsson
Being Human Among Intelligent Machines
This lecture by Jonas Ivarsson explores the evolving relationship between humans and technology, focusing on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence. It examines how technological advances have historically reshaped human life, from manual labor to cognitive work, and argues that AI represents an unprecedented shift by automating intellectual and creative tasks. It discusses the potential for AI to bring about profound societal changes, emphasizing both the opportunities for improved global well-being and the risks of inequality, dependency, and loss of human agency. Ultimately, the lecture advocates for a human-centered approach to AI that ensures equitable access and meaningful engagement, empowering individuals to develop as autonomous and self-determined beings.
Read more about Jonas!10.35 - 11.00
BREAK
11.00 - 12.00
Ashkan Fardost
Everyone Has Misunderstood AI!
The fears are as idiotic as they are sensational: "Will AI take our jobs? Can AI outdo us in creativity? Are we on the verge of being conquered by machines?"
But the question we ought to be asking ourselves is why humans have been living and working as machines for over 200 years. Only then can we begin to grasp the onslaught of the digital revolution at large, and AI's rise in particular.
We're still shackled by an old worldview from the age of the printing press. We cling to absurd notions like the world being mathematical and intelligence being purely rational. No wonder most analyses on the effects of technology today miss the mark entirely—especially when it comes to artificial so-called "intelligence"!
Welcome to a lecture where Dr. Ashkan Fardost blends CogSci, history and cyber anthropology, as he offers a radically different perspective on humanity, technology, the future—and AI's place in our lives.
Read more about Ashkan!12.00 - 13.15
LUNCH BREAK
13.15 - 14.05
Rebecca Stower
Social Norms and Robot Flaws: Overcoming failures in human-robot interaction
Robots are becoming increasingly present in both public and private spaces. This means robots have the potential to both shape and be shaped by human social norms and behaviours. These interactions span from inherently goal or task based to socially oriented. As such, people have different expectations and beliefs about how robots should behave during their interactions with humans. The field of human-robot interaction therefore focuses on understanding how features such as the robot's appearance and behaviour influence people's attitudes and behaviours towards these (social) robots.
Nonetheless, despite recent technological advances, robot failures remain inevitable. Robot failures in real-life, uncontrolled interactions are even more inevitable. With the rapid rise of large language models (LLMs) and other AI-based technologies, we are also beginning to see AI systems embedded into physical robots. Many of the potential pitfalls that have been highlighted with AI or virtual assistants apply equally to robots as well. When designing social robots, it is imperative that we ensure they do not reinforce or perpetuate harmful stereotypes or behaviours. This talk will cover how and why different kinds of robot failures occur, and how we can use our understanding of these failures to work towards the design of more responsible and ethical social robots.
Read more about Rebecca!14.10 - 15.00
Olle Häggström
Navigating AI Risks: A Human Perspective
This talk will start from a critical discussion of the human-in-the-loop ideal in how we interact with future advanced AI, and then move on towards a broader discussion of the opportunities and the risks involved in creating such AI, as well as what we can do to steer towards a happy outcome for humanity.
Read more about Olle!15.00 - 15.20
BREAK
15.20 - 16.30
Panel Discussion
16.30 - 16.40
Closing Remarks
Carolina Olsson
Moderator
Carolina is for many a well known face as moderator for the KVIT conference in previous years. She has vast experience working in the borderlands between tech and community in many and versatile roles. With her background in history and the behavioral sciences she offers insight into the importance of human and technology interaction and how it develops over time and will guide us through the day and the discussions.