Humanizing Humanity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
21st century humanity faces an unprecedented challenge: artificial intelligence (AI). If properly aligned with the values of humanity, AI could bring tremendous benefits. Used inappropriately it would pose enormous risks. Automated Decision-Making Systems are already posing serious problems, and ultimately the emergence of Artificial Super Intelligence could lead to the extinction of humanity. Join us for presentations and conversations about the conundrums posed by machine learning, data science and AI. With: Lise Getoor, UC Santa Cruz Professor of Computer Science. Hosted by: Chris Benner, Institute for Social Transformation at UC Santa Cruz; David Shaw, Right Livelihood College at UC Santa Cruz.
World Cafe
October 19th | 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Panelists
Lise Getoor
Professor
UC Santa Cruz
Lise Getoor, Ph.D, is: a professor in the Computer Science Department at UC Santa Cruz; Director of the Data, Discovery and Decisions (D3) Research Center; a Fellow of the Association for Artificial Intelligence; and a former board member of both the International Machine Learning Society and the Computing Research Association. Her research interests include machine learning, reasoning under uncertainty and responsible data science, and she has published 250+ scientific papers.Chris Benner
Chair
Everett Program
Chris Benner, Ph.D., the Dorothy E. Everett Chair in Global Information and Social Entrepreneurship and a Professor of Environmental Studies and Sociology at UC Santa Cruz, directs the Everett Program for Technology and Social Change and the Santa Cruz Institute for Social Transformation. He has authored or co-authored six books (most recently Equity, Growth and Community) and more that 70 journal articles, chapters and research reports.David Shaw
Founder
Santa Cruz Permaculture
David Shaw, a permaculture and whole systems designer, facilitator, and educator, founded Santa Cruz Permaculture and the Right Livelihood College at UC Santa Cruz, a partnership with the “Alternative Nobel Prize.” He supports communities locally and globally to transform their shared future through strategic dialogue and collective action.
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