Being Human in the Age of AI conference video

The recordings of our recent conference 'Being Human in the Age of AI' are now available to view on our youtube channel.  Take a sneak peek at at the promo video below 

The Institute of Philosophy and the AI&Humanity-Lab at Hong Kong University present a thought-provoking event where academia and industry converge to explore the intricate relationship between humanity and artificial intelligence. Featuring insightful talks by leading scholars and engaging discussions by industry experts, this event delves into the complexities of our evolving digital landscape and its impact on what it means to be human. Discover how AI is reshaping society, ethics, and the very essence of human identity.
 

Day 1

Lasana Harris (Professor of Social Neuroscience, UCL) - AI Presence and Anthropomorphism: The Perception of AI as Human

Geoff Keeling (Google Research) - The Ethics of Advanced AI Assistants

Joanna Bryson (Professor of Ethics and Technology, Hertie School) - Human Centring Is Not a Choice

Keynote, Shannon Vallor (Baillie Gifford Chair in the Ethics of Data and Artificial Intelligence, Edinburgh Future Institute) - Humanity in the AI Mirror (Keynote)

Day 2

Raphael Calvo (Chair in Engineering Design, Imperial College) - Human Autonomy in and AI World
 

Eve Hayes De Kalaf (Research Fellow, Insitute of Historical Research, School of Advanced Study) - Digital Identity: Global Trends, Emerging Threats and Human Rights Agenda

Will Fleisher (Georgetown) - Why Care About Understanding AI?

Keynote, Matt Clifford (co-founder of Entrepreneur First and Chair of ARIA) - Beyond AI Safety: Maximising Human Agency in the Age of AI (keynote)

Further details, including abstracts for each talk, can be found here. 

This conference took place at Senate House on 23rd and 24th May 2024.  If you would like to hear more about our event programme you can sign up to our mailing list