The #ADRF24 workshop, organized by Paul Lukowicz and Passant Elagroudy, is engaging a packed room with insightful talks on the future of human-AI collaboration. Paul Lukowicz kicked off the event by introducing the Humane AI Net initiative, emphasizing the need to ground AI in the physical world to ensure it truly understands human contexts.
Joining the stage, Albrecht Schmidt delivered a compelling talk on preparing students for the future of software engineering. He explored how to equip the next generation with skills for an evolving job landscapeโspecifically, skills that lie “below the diagonal,” meaning those that are easy for humans but challenging for machines. Schmidt emphasized that the future will favor those who can clearly define problems for machines to solve and raised an interesting question about “serendipity” in AI: How can we retain the joy of unplanned discoveries, especially when using tools like ChatGPT, which often focus on specific answers?
The workshop continues to spark high-level discussions on the evolving roles of humans and AI, providing attendees with insights into designing meaningful, collaborative relationships with emerging technologies.
Learn more about the “GenAI for Human-AI Collaboration” workshop here: https://lnkd.in/dS4F-MAy
Dr. Alexandra Diening and Jie Li recently shared insights at the ADRA annual event, discussing the impact of AI and the need for societal awareness around it. Their presentation at the Humane AI Net workshop inspired Dr. Diening to launch the Human-AI Symbiosis Allianceยฎ, focusing on mutual benefits between humans and AIโwhether in mutualism, commensalism, or even competitive dynamics. They highlighted the power of synthetic users in participatory design and urged the audience to explore AI capabilities firsthand before forming judgments.
Whatโs your take? Are we headed for mutualism or competition with AI? Let us know!