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When exactly does enthusiasm about AI cross the line and become harmful hype? What are the consequences for different sectors, for people, and for the world as a whole? What responsibility do we all have to communicate more accurately and transparently? Join online by registering at https://bit.ly/3WQRdTD to get those and many other questions answered by experts from a range of specialisms as they discuss their research which is now published as a collection of 20 articles on the ethical implications of AI Hype. The collection is published in the latest edition of the Springer Nature Group's AI and Ethics Journal https://lnkd.in/gCg4FiXv and is a deep dive into causes, techniques, manifestations, consequences, impacts and mitigations of the misrepresentation and overinflation of AI capabilities and performance from a range of perspectives. Hear the case studies and research which will inform our ability to decode messaging and make better decisions in relation to AI technology uses and governance. Speakers include Tania Duarte, Larry Medsker, Gina Helfrich, PhD, Dr Jenn Chubb, David Beer, Dominic Vrabič Dežman, Zoya Yousef, Peter Smith, Laura Smith, Salla Westerstrand, Rauli Westerstrand, Jani Koskinen, Declan Humphreys, Ph.D, Medina Bakayeva, Elena Falletti, Frederik Gilbert, Ingrid Russo, Kevin LaGrandeur, Alva Markelius, Connor Wright, Joahna Kuiper Natalie Delille, Michael Strange, Nathan Wood, Dawn McAra-Hunter, Dr Clea Bourne The full programme and speaker bios can be viewed at https://bit.ly/4djVTYs and a recording will be made available to all registrants. #aiethics #sciencecommunications #AI #AIhype #responsibleAI

In July, we hosted our first online public event, “Framing Deepfakes,” to explore various frames through which deepfakes are perceived and how they shape discourse and response. The event was hosted by our founder, Tania Duarte, and organised by Dr Patricia Gestoso-Souto ◆ Inclusive AI Innovation. Our goal was to foster discussions about - How does the way we talk about audiovisual misinformation and disinformation shape the way we respond to hazards - hazards which impact a wider sphere than typically addressed? - Who gets forgotten in policy framings of AI? The event was recorded and a blog post summarising key insights was written by Patricia and Medina Bakayeva. You can access both by clicking on the link below. Topics we discussed - Framing Deepfakes: What Influences Public Perception, Policy, and Economic Dynamics? - If our eyes and ears can be deceived, how do we trust what we see online? - Words Matter: The Case Against ‘Deepfake’ Terminology - Teaching young people to navigate deepfakes and synthetic media. What can we all learn? Many thanks to our speakers for their insightful perspectives: Adrija Bose | Robert Elliott Smith | Jacobo Castellanos | India Avalon | Valena Reich | Neha Adapala | Elo Esalomi | Tania Duarte | Medina Bakayeva | Patricia Gestoso-Souto #AIEthics #ResponsibleAI #AI #GenerativeAI #EthicalAI #InclusiveAI #Deepfakes #TrustworthyAI #AILiteracy https://lnkd.in/e43s_6Yd

The 13th and final session in our programme of research articles in the "Ethical Implications of AI Hype" edition of the AI and Ethics Journal , will see us joined by some other key experts on AI hype and narratives. They are Professor Dagmar Monett, from the Berlin School of Economics and Law (HWR Berlin), researcher and educator on topics such as AI, machine learning, knowledge-based systems, software engineering, and computer science education. She will be joined by her co-author on a paper about generative AI hype in education, Gilbert Paquet, M.A. Paquet, who is writer, essayist, and independent IT researcher with over 20 years of experience in web and platform technologies and a background in philosophy of language and semiotics. Kerry McInerney, PhD, Senior Research Fellow at the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence Research Fellow at the AI Now Institute, and broadcaster and cohost of the Good Robot podcast will also join, along with Nirit Weiss-Blatt, Ph.D. Weiss-Blatt, communication researcher and author of “The Techlash and Tech Crisis Communication”, and the AI Panic investigative newsletter, and Dr. Shyam Krishna Krishna, Programme Manager at UNESCO and AI Ethics Researcher. Together they will consider some key takeaways from the articles, and what gaps still exist in the discourse and perspectives about how AI is talked about. They will discuss what other work is going on to foster more globally responsible mental models of AI uses and impacts. We will close with their opinions and advice to anyone wishing to make the case for more transparent communication, or more responsible practices, and collectively suggest some further resources. Join to hear this talk and 12 others from over 30 researchers and experts from a variety of fields - https://bit.ly/3WQRdTD A recording will be made available to registrants, and the full programme can be downloaded at https://bit.ly/4djVTYs. Image: Adapted Adrien Limousin / Better Images of AI / Non-image / CC-BY 4.0

Session 12 in our programme of research articles in the "Ethical Implications of AI Hype" edition of the AI and Ethics Journal is “AI hype, promotional culture, and affective capitalism” by Dr Clea Bourne. Her talk will focus on promotional culture and its strategic use of emotion to hype Artificial Intelligence – whether promoting AI and automation to consumers, investors or nation states. Clea will demonstrate why AI hype has successfully persisted (even as AI investment is currently faltering) due to the affective nature of digital media infrastructures controlled by the tech sector. Clea dissects the ethical concerns posed by the growth of affective capitalism in constructing value in AI and automation. Dr Clea Bourne is a Reader in the Department of Media, Communications and Cultural Studies at Goldsmiths, University of London. Her current research examines the public legitimisation of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation in everyday life. Her most recent book, Public Relations and the Digital: Professional Discourse and Change (Palgrave Macmillan, 2022) unpacks the rise of digital platformisation and its impact on public relations practice. Join to hear this talk and 12 others from over 30 researchers and experts from a variety of fields - https://bit.ly/3WQRdTD A recording will be made available to registrants, and the full programme can be downloaded at https://bit.ly/4djVTYs. Image: Adapted Adrien Limousin / Better Images of AI / Non-image / CC-BY 4.0

The eleventh session in our programme of research articles in the "Ethical Implications of AI Hype" edition of the AI and Ethics Journal is "AI hype everywhere". It will be an open conversation exploring the impact of AI hype across different sectors, in which the authors of three different articles will look at how hype impacts healthcare, impacts LGBTQ+ communities, and autonomous weapon regulation. They are: -Dr Nathan Wood, a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Center for Environmental and Technology Ethics, who researches ethics and emerging technologies in warfare -Michael Strange, Associate Professor in the Department of Global Political Studies at Malmö University, where he researches the politics of AI Dawn McAra-Hunter, a PhD Candidate at the University of the West of Scotland and Programme Manager of the Scottish AI Alliance. Dawn's research paper looks at the impact of AI hype on marginalised communities, particularly the LGBTQ+ community. On the other side of the table, we are joined by Beckett L., Head of Compliance at the 5Rights Foundation, Anna Nadibaidze a researcher at the Center for War Studies and, Lizzie Remfry, who will chair the discussion. Join to hear this talk and 12 others from over 30 researchers and experts from a variety of fields - https://bit.ly/3WQRdTD A recording will be made available to registrants, and the full programme can be downloaded at https://bit.ly/4djVTYs. Image: Adapted Adrien Limousin / Better Images of AI / Non-image / CC-BY 4.0

The tenth session in our programme of research articles in the "Ethical Implications of AI Hype" edition of the AI and Ethics Journal is a panel discussion between the authors of two article which look at the global impacts of AI hype. AI promises to be a potentially beneficial innovation if it can be wisely built and adopted. One of the impediments to its wise use that is not discussed enough is the tendency toward exaggerating the capabilities of AI, or “hyping” it. This type of phenomenon can range from misleading marketing of AI to overstatement of its effectiveness, to simple over-enthusiasm about it. Kevin LaGrandeur, Research Director, Global AI Ethics Institute and Professor Emeritus, New York Institute of Technology will lead a discussion of an article he published alongside one by the other panelists. The other panelists joining him are Alva Markelius, Connor Wright, Joahna Kuiper, Natalie Delille who contributed to the other article exploring how such hype occurs, in what forms, its history, and some examples; as well as its consequences for society and the planet. The panel will also discuss some ways to mitigate AI hype and its effects going forward. Join to hear this talk and 12 others from over 30 researchers and experts from a variety of fields - https://bit.ly/3WQRdTD A recording will be made available to registrants, and the full programme can be downloaded at https://bit.ly/4djVTYs. Image: Adapted Adrien Limousin / Better Images of AI / Non-image / CC-BY 4.0

The ninth session in our programme of presentations of research articles in the "Ethical Implications of AI Hype" edition of the AI and Ethics Journal is from Frédéric Gilbert of the University of Tasmania. He conducts research on the ethics of artificially intelligent neural devices, such as brain-computer interfaces that enable tetraplegic patients to move prosthetic limbs or allow ASL patients to send text simply by thinking. While the fusion of AI and neurotechnology has led to spectacular scientific and medical advances, it has also raised significant ethical concerns. These include impacts on patient autonomy and agency, the allocation of resources, safety issues, and even discussions around the emergence of new human rights—such as neurorights. Many influential organisations, such as the UN Human Right council and UNESCO, are looking into aspects linked to neurorights. Gilbert has been particularly interested in how some ethicists speculate about the risks of AI in neurotechnologies, especially in regard to a subset of neurorights, where AI could potentially allow unauthorised access to a person's thoughts. In collaboration with Ingrid Russo, Gilbert is investigating these speculative claims found in academic literature, while also examining the scientific evidence that may support or refute the possibility of mind-reading through AI and neurotechnology. Join to hear this talk and 12 others from over 30 researchers and experts from a variety of fields - https://bit.ly/3WQRdTD A recording will be made available to registrants, and the full programme can be downloaded at https://bit.ly/4djVTYs. Image: Adapted Adrien Limousin / Better Images of AI / Non-image / CC-BY 4.0

The ninth session in our programme of presentations of research articles in the "Ethical Implications of AI Hype" edition of the AI and Ethics Journal is a short presentation by Elena Falletti, Associate Professor of comparative law and technology law at the Carlo Cattaneo University in Italy. Her paper concerns the use of predictive algorithms, in investigative and judicial context, and her starting research question regards how such algorithms' results can be used for propaganda purposes, particularly in social peace issues, like prisoner treatment, police investigations, and domestic violence. These are cases that have a close correlation with the sensitivity of public opinion, which always wants to feel safe, calm, and protected. On the other hand, public opinion believes that AI, and predictive algorithms, are impartial, fair and independent, while automated decision making systems could be manipulated for propaganda influencing public opinion itself and, then, political debate. Furthermore, automated systems processes could not interpret the social context and their results are based on data and instructions provided. The results of such systems need to be subjected to a careful and independent human check for avoiding their distortions and propaganda use. Join to hear this talk and 12 others from over 30 researchers and experts from a variety of fields - https://bit.ly/3WQRdTD A recording will be made available to registrants, and the full programme can be downloaded at https://bit.ly/4djVTYs. Image: Adapted Adrien Limousin / Better Images of AI / Non-image / CC-BY 4.0

The seventh session in our programme of presentations of research articles in the "Ethical Implications of AI Hype" edition of the AI and Ethics Journal is a discussion centred around cybersecurity. As businesses increasingly adopt generative AI, the conversation around ethical considerations and cybersecurity risks has become crucial. Medina Bakayeva, Consultant, Digital and Cybersecurity explores this with Declan Humphreys, Ph.D, Lecturer in Cybersecurity, University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia. He is one of the authors of the paper on AI hype as a cyber security risk which dives into the nexus between cybersecurity, AI and ethics. The session highlights how the integration of generative AI into business operations brings significant ethical considerations and cybersecurity risks that organisations must address. Key vulnerabilities include data poisoning, where biased or mislabeled data can compromise AI outputs, and the potential for sensitive information to be extracted from AI models. Ethical principles such as beneficence, non-maleficence, justice, autonomy, and explicability are crucial in guiding the responsible use of AI technologies. Over-reliance on AI outputs caused by AI Hype can lead to poor decision-making, while excessive trust in data security raises concerns about user consent and the protection of personal information. Join to hear this talk and 12 others from over 30 researchers and experts from a variety of fields - https://bit.ly/3WQRdTD A recording will be made available to registrants, and the full programme can be downloaded at https://bit.ly/4djVTYs. Image: Adapted Adrien Limousin / Better Images of AI / Non-image / CC-BY 4.0

The sixth session in the programme of presentations of research articles in the "Ethical Implications of AI Hype" edition of the AI and Ethics Journal is a discussion on the assertions that AI poses an existential threat. Salla Westerstrand, Rauli Westerstrand and Jani Koskinen ask “What if that is just one part of the AI hype machine?” If so, what are the ethical implications that come with such an argument? In this fireside chat, the authors discuss their article that unravels the existential threat argument from the perspective of scientific validity, normative legitimacy and sincerity. Building on their findings, they discuss the tendency of the argument to direct our attention towards hypothetical future concerns instead of ethical issues people face due to existing AI systems. Join to hear this talk and 12 others from over 30 researchers and experts from a variety of fields - https://bit.ly/3WQRdTD A recording will be made available to registrants, and the full programme can be downloaded at https://bit.ly/4djVTYs. Image: Adapted Adrien Limousin / Better Images of AI / Non-image / CC-BY 4.0