Ahead of World Summit AI Americas (24th-24th April 2024, Palais de congrès de Montréal, Montréal), we asked Max Murphy, Data Scientist at Overwatch Data, his thoughts on the future of AI.

If you could solve any global problem in the world with AI, what would it be and why?

Violent conflict. It's spreading at a growing rate, and is becoming increasingly intense. Beyond the obvious impacts, such as the thousands of innocent lives taken, the spillover effects it has are huge, too - conflict can lead to disease spreading, and it can trap countries in cycles of poverty and stagnation. There is an untapped opportunity to use AI to help address this.

Ahead of World Summit AI Americas (24th-24th April 2024, Palais de congrès de Montréal, Montréal), we asked Blake Richards, Associate Professor, McGill University, Canada CIFAR AI Chair, his thoughts on the future of AI.

If you could solve any global problem in the world with AI, what would it be and why?

Climate change, because it's the most pressing problem on the planet. Followed closely by disorders of the brain, because they have a massive impact on human flourishing.

Ahead of World Summit AI (11th-12th October 2023, Taets Art & Event Park, Amsterdam), we asked Véronique Van Vlasselaer, Analytics and AI Lead for South, West and East Europe, SAS,  her thoughts on the future of AI.

As an expert in the field, what critical challenges do you believe the AI community needs to address to ensure responsible & and ethical AI deployment?

Ahead of World Summit AI (11th-12th October 2023, Taets Art & Event Park, Amsterdam), we asked Janet Sawari, Founder & CEO, The AI Review, her thoughts on the future of AI.

As an expert in the field, what critical challenges do you believe the AI community needs to address to ensure responsible & and ethical AI deployment?

We need more research to be conducted to test out artificial general intelligence in different 'sandbox' like environments. We havent been succesful at encouraging the public sector to construct regulation for the technology thus it is also going to be informed by the activities and innovations that develop from the private sector, as a result there should be groups that also measure and track the different activities in the global AI ecosystem as a means to regulate and navigate threats. We have a few, i believe we need more.

Ahead of World Summit AI (11th-12th October 2023, Taets Art & Event Park, Amsterdam), we asked Chris Preuss, Principal Data Scientist, Calvin Risk, his thoughts on the future of AI.

As experts in the field, what critical challenges do you believe the AI community needs to address to ensure responsible & and ethical AI deployment?

While the ideation of ethical AI is a shared virtue worldwide, one of the greatest current issues is the gap between theoretical concepts and actualized implementation. Moreover, realizing the potential of responsible AI in enterprise—ultimately a value-adding factor to the firm itself—must be relayed to firms using AI in their workflow, a point not only of regulatory acceptance but of intrinsic benefit to the company’s lifecycle. 

Ahead of World Summit AI (11th-12th October 2023, Taets Art & Event Park, Amsterdam), we asked Silvio Dulinsky, Deputy Secretary-General, International Organization for Standardization, his thoughts on the future of AI.

As experts in the field, what critical challenges do you believe the AI community needs to address to ensure responsible & and ethical AI deployment?

Privacy and Respect: Respecting Ownership and Intent of Training Data

Ahead of World Summit AI (11th-12th October 2023, Taets Art & Event Park, Amsterdam), we asked Diederik Veelo and  Paul Sluimers, their thoughts on the future of AI.

As experts in the field, what critical challenges do you believe the AI community needs to address to ensure responsible & and ethical AI deployment?

Diederik & Paul: AI is transforming content creation and distribution in our industry. It enhances efficiency and creativity by automating parts of the process and enabling entirely new content possibilities. Although high-quality AI content is currently challenging to achieve, the future holds the promise of easier access, reshaping our industry and expanding storytelling possibilities.

Ahead of World Summit AI (11th-12th October 2023, Taets Art & Event Park, Amsterdam), we asked Matthew Blakemore, AI Strategist - Creative Industries, his thoughts on the future of AI.

As an expert in the field, what critical challenges do you believe the AI community needs to address to ensure responsible & and ethical AI deployment?

Addressing the ethical deployment of AI presents multifaceted challenges. Notably, the EU AI Act provides a framework by categorising AI risks. Key concerns include ensuring ethically sourced data, addressing biases, and maintaining transparency in AI operations. Additionally, data privacy, security, and ensuring a human-centric approach to decisions remain paramount. It's essential to foster a culture that encourages discussions around AI ethics and to continually intertwine our AI advancements with a commitment to uphold human values.

Ahead of World Summit AI (11th-12th October 2023, Taets Art & Event Park, Amsterdam), we asked Dr. Terry L. Janssen, QMI Founder, Quantum Technology, AI / Machine Learning & Engineering, The Quantum Science Organization, his thoughts on the future of AI.

As an expert in the field, what critical challenges do you believe the AI community needs to address to ensure responsible & and ethical AI deployment?

Best if we learn how to make AI monitor itself for detecting unethical/unresponsible behavior, and we oversee it.

Ahead of World Summit AI (11th-12th October 2023, Taets Art & Event Park, Amsterdam), we asked Phelim Bradley, Chief Executive Officer, Prolific, his thoughts on the future of AI.

As an expert in the field, what critical challenges do you believe the AI community needs to address to ensure responsible & and ethical AI deployment?

The people behind your data matter. We need to make sure that we have a diverse workforce providing the human intelligence that makes artificial intelligence better. It’s critical we make sure that people are representative of the population if we are to have accurate and unbiased AI. And also that we are protecting human dignity as we develop these tools. It’s important that we develop AI systems that augment people and don't replace them. The goal should be making humans more efficient or more productive. That’s key for developing a prosperous future.