Dr. Diening and Jie Li Advocate for Human-AI Symbiosis at ADRF24: Exploring How Humans and AI Can Thrive Together

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 Alliance®, focusing on mutual benefits between humans and AI—whether 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.

What’s your take? Are we headed for mutualism or competition with AI? Let us know!

 

Dr. Diening and Jie Li Advocate for Human-AI Symbiosis at ADRF24: Exploring How Humans and AI Can Thrive Together
Dr. Diening and Jie Li Advocate for Human-AI Symbiosis at ADRF24: Exploring How Humans and AI Can Thrive Together

AI in Africa & SDGs Workshop at HHAI 2024

The “AI in Africa & SDGs: Bridging Networks and Fostering Climate Action” workshop was successfully held on June 11, 2024, as part of the 3rd International Conference on Hybrid Human-Artificial Intelligence (HHAI 2024). Hosted at Malmö University, in collaboration with Umeå University and organized by the Network for Artificial Intelligence, Knowledge, and Sustainable Development (Naixus), this workshop focused on leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to advance Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with a special emphasis on climate action in Africa.

Workshop Highlights

The workshop aimed to harness AI for climate resilience, sustainable agriculture, and policy support for SDGs. It featured a half-day session exploring AI’s role in these areas, alongside a Discovery Workshop that included brief, impactful presentations on AI innovations for SDGs. The event was designed to stimulate discussion, encourage collaboration, and showcase AI solutions to connect researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and communities across Africa.

Future Directions

The workshop concluded with a call to action for continued collaboration and knowledge exchange to strengthen networks for AI and SDGs in Africa. By highlighting successful AI projects and fostering dialogue among diverse stakeholders, the workshop aims to outline actionable strategies for leveraging AI in climate action and contribute to the achievement of SDGs through innovative technological applications.