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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 taking place on 4th and 5th May 2022 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, Canada.
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.
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Join Gillian and the global AI community at World Summit AI Americas 2022. Find out more and book your ticket at https://americas.worldsummit.ai/
The World Summit AI team
Here is your global calendar for 2022 where you can meet your fellow World Summit AI community members:
World Summit AI Americas | 04-05 May 2022 | Montreal, Canada
americas.worldsummit.ai
World Summit AI | 12-13 October 2022 | Amsterdam, Netherlands
worldsummit.ai
