Connectionists: Call for Abstract: 3rd International Conference on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (3ICEAI) University of Azores, Ponta Delgada, São Miguel Island, Azores | 19-25 September 2024

[steven gouveia]

[Call for Abstracts]
3rd International Conference on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (3ICEAI)
University of Azores, Ponta Delgada, São Miguel Island, Azores

19-25 September 2024 (19-20 Online, 23-25 in-person)
​About: The 3rd International Conference on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (3ICEAI) focuses on the intricate moral and societal questions posed by AI technologies. This conference aims to dissect the ethical challenges inherent in AI, such as decision-making processes, biases, privacy concerns, and the broader implications for human rights and social justice. As AI continues to permeate various facets of our daily lives, it becomes imperative to address these ethical dimensions thoughtfully and proactively. Ethical AI development necessitates ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability within algorithms and systems. Our goal is to bring together a diverse group of experts, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to foster an in-depth and informed exploration of these ethical issues with the aim of promoting responsible and fair AI practices. The third edition of this conference will be organized into two distinct segments. The first segment, scheduled for September 19-20, 2024, will be conducted exclusively online, featuring virtual presentations. The second segment, taking place from September 23-25, 2024, will consist solely of in-person sessions.

ETHICS OF AI AWARD 2024 (in-person talks only): The best-submitted abstract will receive the opportunity to deliver a special Award Talk similar to a keynote talk (note: the selected author will have the fee waived). Previous winner (2023): Dr. Cristina Voinea (The Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics, Uni. Oxford).
The community is invited to submit proposals in different research fields until August 1st, 2024.

KEYNOTES SPEAKERS:

  *   Pekka Mäkelä is an is a Research Coordinator in the Helsinki Institute for Social Sciences and Humanities (HSSH) at the University of Helsinki and the co-leader of the RADAR Group.
  *   Ariane Hanemaayer is an Associate Professor at Brandon University, Canada, in the departments of Sociology and Gender and Women's Studies, and Affiliate Scholar at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science.
  *   Raul Hakli is a university researcher in practical philosophy and co-leader of the RADAR group.
  *   Eleanor Drage is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence.
  *   Hasse Hämäläinen is AI Scientist at Mehiläinen, holding a PhD in Philosophy in Philosophy from the University of Edinburgh.
  *   Veridiana Cordeiro is a sociologist, a Professor at the Department of Sociology at the University of São Paulo, and a research fellow at the Center for Artificial Intelligence (IBM-Sao Paulo Research Foundation).


Topics might include (but are not limited to):

  1.  Algorithmic Fairness and Bias
     *   Addressing and mitigating biases in AI systems
     *   Fairness in machine learning models
     *   Ethical implications of biased algorithms
  2.  Privacy and Data Protection
     *   Ethical issues in data collection and usage
     *   AI and user privacy rights
     *   Protecting personal data in AI applications
  3.  Transparency and Explainability
     *   Enhancing transparency in AI decision-making
     *   Explainable AI and its ethical importance
     *   Challenges and solutions in making AI systems interpretable
  4.  Accountability and Responsibility
     *   Legal and ethical accountability in AI development
     *   Responsibility in autonomous systems
     *   Defining and enforcing ethical standards for AI developers
  5.  Human Rights and Social Justice
     *   AI’s impact on human rights
     *   Promoting social justice through ethical AI
     *   Addressing inequalities exacerbated by AI technologies
  6.  AI in Healthcare
     *   Ethical considerations in medical AI applications
     *   Patient privacy and data security in AI-driven healthcare
     *   Balancing AI efficiency with human empathy in medical contexts
  7.  AI in Autonomous Systems
     *   Ethical issues in autonomous vehicles and drones
     *   AI in military applications and ethical implications
     *   The future of work and the role of AI in autonomous systems
  8.  Ethical Frameworks and Guidelines
     *   Developing ethical frameworks for AI
     *   International guidelines and standards for ethical AI
     *   Comparative analysis of ethical AI guidelines across countries
  9.  AI and Decision-Making
     *   Ethical considerations in AI-driven decision-making
     *   The role of AI in judicial and legal systems
     *   Balancing AI efficiency with human oversight
  10. Ethics of AI in Public Policy
     *   AI’s role in shaping public policy
     *   Ethical governance of AI technologies
     *   Policymaking for responsible AI development
  11. AI and Environmental Ethics
     *   AI’s impact on the environment
     *   Sustainable AI development
     *   Ethical considerations in AI-driven environmental solutions
  12. Ethical Education and Awareness
     *   Educating stakeholders on AI ethics
     *   Public awareness and understanding of AI ethics
     *   Integrating AI ethics into academic curricula
  13. AI in the Workplace
     *   Ethical implications of AI in labor markets
     *   AI and the future of work
     *   Addressing ethical challenges in AI-driven automation
  14. Global Perspectives on AI Ethics
     *   Cross-cultural ethical considerations in AI
     *   AI ethics in developing countries
     *   Collaborative global approaches to ethical AI
  15. Emerging Ethical Issues in AI
     *   Future trends and ethical challenges in AI
     *   Addressing unforeseen ethical dilemmas in AI
     *   Proactive strategies for emerging AI technologies


FEES:

  *   Professionals (posdoc, professor, tenure-track): € 160,00
  *   Students: (Master, PhD): € 110,00


Languages of the colloquium: English and Portuguese.

SUBMISSIONS:

  *   IMPORTANT: you should clearly state if you are submitting for the online segment (OS) (19-20 September) or the in-person segment (PS) (23-25 September). If (OS), you need to provide a preferred time schedule considering the Azores Time Zone (UTC - 1 hour). In-person submissions have a higher chance of being accepted (more slots available);
  *   Proposals should include two files: (in word. format): (1) a cover page with identification, academic affiliation, and title (2) an anonymized title and abstract (maximum 250 words) and sent to interconfethicsofai at gmail.com
  *   Paper duration: 30 minutes (20 minutes presentation + 10 minutes for discussion);
  *   Information: in order to facilitate the request for funding of the accepted talks so speakers can prepare their travel in advance, notification of acceptance or rejection will be given in a 7-10 days period after the submission is submitted (and reviewed);
  *   Papers presented at the colloquium are expected to be published in a collective, peer-reviewed volume or special issue journal (this is optional - more information after the end of the conference);
  *   Any doubts or concerns can be addressed to: interconfethicsofai at gmail.com


Venue:  University of Azores | Address: Rua da Mãe de Deus, 9500-321 Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Açores.
​​Organization:
Mind, Language and Action Group | Institute of Philosophy | University of Porto
Center for Humanistic Studies | University of the Azores
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​Organizing Committee
Steven S. Gouveia (Chair)
Rui Sampaio da Silva (Local Organizer)
Sofia Miguens
Jaroslav Malík
Romeu Ivolela
Liberty Severs
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Support:
CEEC Project by FCT ​2022.02527.CEECIND
TL Modern & Contemporary Philosophy
RG Mind, Language and Action Group (MLAG)
Instituto de Filosofia da Universidade do Porto – UIDB/00502/2020
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT)
Reitoria da Universidade do Porto
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Center for Humanistic Studies
University of the Azores
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