{"id":2541496,"date":"2023-05-09T14:29:03","date_gmt":"2023-05-09T18:29:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platoai.gbaglobal.org\/platowire\/ccc-council-member-david-danks-discusses-aaas-session-in-acm-article\/"},"modified":"2023-05-09T14:29:03","modified_gmt":"2023-05-09T18:29:03","slug":"ccc-council-member-david-danks-discusses-aaas-session-in-acm-article","status":"publish","type":"platowire","link":"https:\/\/platoai.gbaglobal.org\/platowire\/ccc-council-member-david-danks-discusses-aaas-session-in-acm-article\/","title":{"rendered":"CCC Council Member David Danks Discusses AAAS Session in ACM Article"},"content":{"rendered":"

David Danks, a council member of the Computing Community Consortium (CCC), recently discussed his participation in a session at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) annual meeting in an article published by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM).<\/p>\n

The session, titled “AI and Society: The Social and Ethical Implications of AI,” focused on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on society and the ethical considerations that must be taken into account when developing and implementing AI technologies.<\/p>\n

Danks, who is also a professor of philosophy and psychology at Carnegie Mellon University, emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing these issues. He noted that while computer scientists and engineers are often focused on developing new AI technologies, it is crucial to also involve experts in fields such as philosophy, sociology, and law to ensure that these technologies are developed and used in a responsible and ethical manner.<\/p>\n

During the session, Danks also discussed the need for transparency and accountability in AI systems. He highlighted the potential for bias and discrimination in AI algorithms, which can have serious consequences for individuals and society as a whole. To address these issues, Danks suggested that AI developers should be required to provide explanations for how their algorithms work and how they make decisions.<\/p>\n

Overall, Danks’ participation in the AAAS session highlights the growing recognition of the importance of considering the social and ethical implications of AI. As AI technologies continue to advance and become more integrated into our daily lives, it is crucial that we take a thoughtful and responsible approach to their development and use. By bringing together experts from a variety of fields, we can ensure that AI is developed in a way that benefits society as a whole.<\/p>\n