MIT SERC Symposium examines AI's societal impact and ethical dimensions
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Amanda Diehl | MIT Schwarzman College of Computing
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The MIT Schwarzman College of Computing's SERC initiative hosted a full-day research symposium on April 30, examining how artificial intelligence is shaping the world and its societal implications. The event featured research talks from seed grant recipients on topics including air pollution forecasting and responsible computer vision deployment, panels on AI alignment and AI in education, and a keynote address by Professor Jon Kleinberg. The symposium brought together experts and researchers focused on the ethical and social impact of technology.
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The MIT Ethics of Computing Research Symposium brings together experts and researchers working at the heart of ethical and social impact in technology
On April 30, the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing's Social and Ethical Responsibilities of Computing (SERC) initiative hosted a full-day research symposium examining how artificial intelligence is shaping the world and its implications for society
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