Topics of area cluster Ethical, Legal and Societal Aspects
As advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) research and development progress, their increasing impact on society is becoming evident. Instances of AI causing harm include spreading disinformation, discriminating against individuals, and even causing physical harm. The primary barrier to widespread AI adoption is no longer just the technology itself but its perceived trustworthiness, considering ethical, lawful, and social aspects throughout research, development, deployment, and use.
The “WASP Area Cluster Ethical, Legal, and Societal Aspects” actively encourages collaboration among WASP researchers to develop not only high-performing but also trustworthy AI systems. Our research interests cover various aspects of trustworthy AI, such as technical robustness and safety, verification and validation, algorithmic fairness, transparency, explainable AI, human control, and AI education. We offer a platform for researchers to discuss the latest developments, present their work, and network.
Moreover, the “WASP Area Cluster Ethical, Legal, and Societal Aspects” serves as a forum for raising awareness. All WASP AI researchers, regardless of their primary research interests, are invited to engage in discussions on ensuring that AI research positively impacts society by addressing ethical, legal, and social concerns.
We aim to have a diverse audience. If your research is not directly related to the field but you are concerned about the impact of AI, you are welcome to join the conversation.
Cluster Activities
The cluster organizes a monthly online book club, followed by a virtual fika. In this book club, we focus on reading books that explore the intersection of equity and justice in AI. You can find the list of books available here. The sessions are held monthly on the last Friday of each month, from 14:00 to 16:00. If you are interested in joining it, contact us at payberah@kth.se