AI, society and sustainability: Who benefits, Who pays, and What comes next?
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of everyday life. Across organisations, public institutions and social enterprises, AI is creating new opportunities to communicate, solve problems, generate ideas, and improve access to knowledge. At the same time, the growing use of AI raises important questions about social inclusion, democratic participation, responsibility, and environmental sustainability.
This event brings together researchers and practitioners to explore both the opportunities and dilemmas associated with AI. Through real-world examples, participants will gain insight into how AI is already being used to support social enterprises, entrepreneurs and organisations working to address societal challenges. The event will also examine the broader implications of AI, including its impact on work, knowledge, democracy, resource consumption and climate.
Together, we will discuss what responsible AI use might look like in practice and how social and environmental values can be integrated into the development and application of new technologies.
The event aims to create a space for learning, inspiration and dialogue among researchers, practitioners, entrepreneurs, students and anyone interested in the future of AI and sustainability.