Dr. Diening and Jie Li Advocate for Human-AI Symbiosis at ADRF24: Exploring How Humans and AI Can Thrive Together
At the recent #CommunityWorkshop, Cecile Huet from the European Commission announced significant funding initiatives aimed at advancing generative AI (GenAI) across Europe. With €4 billion allocated for GenAI development and €500 million specifically designated for its applications, the initiative underscores Europe’s commitment to leading in AI innovation and responsibly integrating AI technologies into diverse sectors.
These funding schemes, which are part of the European Commission’s larger digital transformation agenda, are designed to accelerate research, ethical development, and practical applications of GenAI, strengthening Europe’s competitive position in the global AI landscape. The funding will support projects focused on technical innovation, societal impact, and the creation of secure, reliable AI systems that align with European values.
The #GenAI4EU initiative will cover various applications, ranging from industry solutions to public sector advancements, creating opportunities for researchers, developers, and companies to contribute to Europe’s digital future.
For those interested in following the developments, the live stream and full program details can be accessed here: https://lnkd.in/d_r6-vmX, with comprehensive funding information available at: https://lnkd.in/dCPfgPJp.
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 952026.
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!