SPEAKERS
Professor Responsible Artificial Intelligence Director the Al Policy Lab, Umea University Member the UN High Level Advisory Body on AI Senior Advisor the Wallenberg Foundations |
DESCRIPTION
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping how we work, learn, and interact, yet much of the public debate is dominated by hype, fear, and polarized narratives. Advances in generative AI and large language models raise fundamental questions about the nature of AI, its societal impact, and the responsibilities of those who design and deploy it. But AI is not an autonomous force; it is the result of human choices, values, and priorities.
This talk argues that responsibility in AI is not a constraint but the foundation of meaningful innovation. Grounded in trust, cooperation, and the common good, a responsible approach helps us move beyond technological determinism toward real societal benefit. Regulation, governance, and ethical design are not barriers but enablers, creating the conditions for sustainable progress, public trust, and genuine differentiation. Acknowledging trade-offs and context in decision-making, I will contend that Responsible AI is not optional; it is the only viable path for AI to support human flourishing.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Professor Dignum is a world-renowned expert in Responsible Artificial Intelligence, serving as Professor and Director of the AI Policy Lab at Ume? University, Sweden. She is also a member of the UN High-Level Advisory Body on AI and Senior Advisor to the Wallenberg Foundations, actively shaping policy and research at the intersection of AI and society.
Her work explores how technology interacts with people and organizations - from ethical reasoning in autonomous systems to agent-based teamwork and simulations of complex socio-technical domains. Her research spans theoretical modeling, methodological design, and practical implementation.
Professor Dignum advises leading global platforms such as UNESCO, GPAI, ALLAI-NL, and the World Economic Forum. She is Program Chair of AAMAS 2024, Ethics Chair of AAAI 2024, a Fellow of the European AI Association (EURAI), and a member of the Swedish Royal Academy of Engineering Sciences.
This session is part of the ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Macau AI Conference 2025, which brings together thought leaders, innovators, and stakeholders under the theme AI for Humanity: Building an Equitable Digital Future. To view the full program, please visit the program page. To join the Conference, please visit the .
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