Join us as the Faculty of Social Sciences celebrates her research initiatives and reveals the winners of the annual research awards.
The title of the Talma lecture this year is: “Break Now, Fix Later? Ensuring Responsible AI in Government and Society”, held by Prof. Dr. Madalina Busuioc.
The lecture takes place in a context where there is tremendous societal excitement around artificial intelligence and its potential. The Talma lecture this year recognizes this potential, and simultaneously provides a critical reflection on how AI shapes government and society. The talk aims to move beyond the current hype surrounding the technology where we see this lead to the adoption of AI technologies in government that are not always fit-for-purpose, and where sub-optimal deployments can cause serious harm, with high consequences for citizens’ lives. The talk moves towards a healthier, more balanced discourse on AI that affirms the technology’s potential, while simultaneously busting some myths, emphasizing a thoughtful approach to the technology’s adoption in government to leverage AI for the public good.
The Talma lecture is followed by a complementary reflection by Dr. Federica Fusi.
After the Talma lecture, the winners of the FSS Research Awards will be announced. FSS grants three research awards: the Master Thesis Award, the Dissertation Award and the (junior) Research Award. You can check out the nominees here.
We end the afternoon with the New Year's reception.
Date: Friday 17 January 2025
Time: 14:30 - 17:00
Location: VU-NU Building, Theaterzaal 5 (2nd floor)