AI in the Loop, Panel I: Designing for AI

With advances in neural networks, computer vision, natural language processing and more, AI is becoming a regular part of everyday life. How do we embed this ‘intelligence’ in a responsible, equitable and sustainable way? Who is involved in the design of these systems and who frames the discussion? What do we expect from our AI experience? What are the new design processes and patterns to make these systems successful for individuals, communities and society? This panel explores how we might think about design principles in the age of AI and how we can best combine the benefits of automated assistance with user interaction to build an AI experience that benefits us all.

Speakers:
Maneesh Agrawala: Forest Baskett Professor and Professor, by courtesy, of Electrical Engineering Computer Science, Stanford University

Saleema Amershi: Senior Principal Research Manager, Microsoft Research; Co-Chair, Aether Working Group on Human-AI Interaction and Collaboration

Genevieve Bell: Distinguished Professor, Director of the School of Cybernetics and 3A Institute, Florence Violet McKenzie Chair, Australian National University; Vice President; Senior Fellow, Intel Corporation

Elizabeth Gerber: Professor of Mechanical Engineering and, by courtesy, Computer Science and Professor of Communication Studies, McCormick School of Engineering, Co-Director, Center for Human Computer Interaction and Design, Northwestern University

Ben Shneiderman: Distinguished University Professor, Department of Computer Science, Founding Director, Human-Computer Interaction Laboratory, University of Maryland