--- title: An Interview with Prof. Gillian Hadfield from Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society, University of Toronto description: "We spoke to Professor Gillian Hadfield, Director, Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society (SRI), University of Toronto who will be joining us for a Panel Discussion at World Summit AI Americas (May 4-5, Montréal & Online). #WSAI22 - read the full Interview here." image: https://blog.worldsummit.ai/hubfs/Untitled%20design-4.png ---   [BOOK NOW](http://worldsummit.ai/tickets/)     ![WSAI Amsterdam Orange no dates 2000x300 (1)](https://blog.worldsummit.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/WSAI%20Amsterdam%20Orange%20no%20dates%202000x300%20(1).png?width=259&name=WSAI%20Amsterdam%20Orange%20no%20dates%202000x300%20(1).png)   ![IM_Mothership_assets_LOGO_MINT (2)](https://blog.worldsummit.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/IM_Mothership_assets_LOGO_MINT%20(2).png?width=263&name=IM_Mothership_assets_LOGO_MINT%20(2).png)     [BOOK NOW](http://worldsummit.ai/tickets/) # An Interview with Prof. Gillian Hadfield from Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society, University of Toronto Posted by [World Summit AI](https://blog.worldsummit.ai/author/world-summit-ai) on Mar 23, 2022 10:54:33 AM ![World Summit AI](https://blog.worldsummit.ai/hubfs/1.%20World%20Summit%20GIF.gif) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) We spoke to Professor Gillian Hadfield, Director, Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society (SRI), University of Toronto, who will be joining us for a Panel Discussion at [World Summit AI Americas ](https://americas.worldsummit.ai/)taking place on 4th and 5th May 2022 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, Canada.   ![Untitled design-4](https://blog.worldsummit.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design-4.png?width=262&name=Untitled%20design-4.png)   If you could solve any global problem in the world with AI, what would it be? Violence  Presuming that was solved, what would your second choice be? Poverty     What do you see as the 3 most important things for businesses in relation to AI at the moment? - Unlocking data - Expanding understanding and participation in AI development beyond technical staff - Building systems for oversight and accountability What do you see as the 3 most important things for humanity in relation to AI at the moment? - Innovating regulatory methods to manage impact of AI - Unlocking AI in Public Sector - Securing against malicious use of AI **How do you think AI will make its biggest mark in business/on humanity/the world in the next 5 years? 10 years? 20 years?**   **5 years -** Logistics, operational efficiency  **10 years -**  Health and justice **20 years -** Poverty reduction   What’s the “coolest”/ most “wow-factor" thing you’ve seen so far in with the use of AI in the sector you work in?   AlphaFold   **What’s your biggest fear in relation to the application of AI?**   Loss of social stability   **How do you think AI will cause human contact to change in the future?**   Unsure   **Which two people do you admire most in the world of AI in terms of their work?**   Stuart Russell Radhika Nagpal   **Why did you choose to present at the WSAI Series this year?**   I think it's critical that we expand conversation around AI   **Why did you choose to present at the WSAI Series this year?**   I think it's critical that we expand conversation around AI   **What are you most excited about taking part in the WSAI Series?**   Connecting in person with a host of experts from around the world.   ![Untitled design-4](https://blog.worldsummit.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design-4.png?width=189&name=Untitled%20design-4.png) LinkedIn profile URL [Professor Gillian Hadfield](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillian-k-hadfield-1773987/)   Join Gillian and the global AI community at World Summit AI Americas 2022. 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