Full House and Thought-Provoking Discussions at Human-AI Workshop, #ADRF24

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 landscapeβ€”specifically, 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

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 MalmΓΆ University, in collaboration with UmeΓ₯ 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.