SYMPOSIUM: ROLE OF AI IN HUMANITY ,THE FUTURE WE WANT VS THE FUTURE WE FEAR
The Future of Humanity in the Realm of AI: The Future We Fear vs The Future We Want
A symposium on the ethical, societal, and technological challenges and opportunities presented by AI, organized by IEEE GU.
The IEEE GU student branch organized a thought-provoking symposium titled "The Future of Humanity in the Realm of AI: The Future We Fear vs The Future We Want." This symposium brought together students, researchers, and experts to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and its profound implications on society, ethics, and the future of humanity.
The event delved into critical discussions surrounding two contrasting visions of AI's future. On one side, the fear of AI-driven dystopian scenarios—where automation, job displacement, and loss of control over intelligent systems dominate. On the other side, the hope of an AI-powered world—where technology works in harmony with human values, solving complex global challenges and promoting equity, sustainability, and enhanced quality of life.
This symposium was aligned with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including:
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SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – Discussions focused on ensuring AI fosters job creation, decent work, and inclusive economic growth, while mitigating the risks of automation and unemployment.
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SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – The symposium explored how AI can drive innovation, build resilient infrastructures, and foster sustainable industrialization in a rapidly changing world.
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SDG 10: Reduced Inequality – Participants examined how AI can be a tool for reducing inequalities by promoting fair access to opportunities, education, and resources across society.
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SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions – Ethical governance of AI was a key theme, focusing on ensuring that AI development aligns with human rights, transparency, and accountable institutions.
Conclusion:
The symposium emphasized that while AI holds immense promise for innovation, economic growth, and social progress, it is crucial to approach this technological revolution with caution. The rapid pace of AI development requires us to integrate ethical frameworks and rigorous precautions to avoid unintended consequences. Participants were reminded that responsible innovation, guided by strong ethical principles and human-centered values, is key to building a future where AI serves humanity's best interests.
We must be careful and work with a balanced approach that fosters both innovation and safeguards, ensuring that AI does not exacerbate existing inequalities or create unforeseen risks but instead paves the way for a sustainable, equitable, and inclusive future.
The symposium was part of a series of events organized to inspire dialogue around cutting-edge technology, global responsibility, and the role of youth in shaping the future.
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- Start time: 07 Oct 2024 02:00 PM
- End time: 12 Oct 2024 04:00 PM
- All times are (UTC+05:30) Chennai
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- GALGOTIAS UNIVERSITY
- GAUTAM BUDH NAGAR
- GREATER NOIDA, Uttar Pradesh
- India
- Building: BLOACK A
- Room Number: A -008 ,GROUND FLOOR
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- Starts 06 October 2024 12:00 AM
- Ends 06 October 2024 08:30 PM
- All times are (UTC+05:30) Chennai
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Agenda
"The Future of Humanity in the Realm of AI: The Future We Fear vs The Future We Want"
The symposium began with a welcome and introduction, setting the stage for exploring both the potential and the concerns surrounding AI’s impact on society. Keynote addresses highlighted AI's transformative role in industries and ethical dilemmas. A panel discussion dived into the contrasting futures of AI—the one we fear and the one we desire—followed by an interactive workshop on AI ethics. The event also covered AI's contributions to global challenges aligned with SDG goals, followed by a roundtable on AI governance and policy. The symposium concluded with a powerful call to action, emphasizing the need to innovate with caution, ensuring AI serves humanity responsibly.
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Advancing Technology for Humanity
This symposium was organized as part of our ongoing efforts to promote responsible innovation, ethical governance of AI, and contributions toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through events like these, IEEE GU empowers future engineers to shape a world where AI serves humanity's best interests.