Event “How Sustainable is Artificial Intelligence?” at JHU, Washington DC

We are delighted to announce a great event: “How Sustainable is Artificial Intelligence?” at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center, Washington, DC on March 20, 2024

Join us for an engaging exploration of sustainable AI practices. The event will feature current research, interactive discussions, and networking opportunities.

The event is hosted by the Johns Hopkins Science Diplomacy Hub and the Campus OWL New York Office together with the SAIL Project (www.sail.nrw), the German Center for Research and Innovation New York (DWIH), the German Embassy Washington DC, the American Friends of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, and the German Research Foundation (DFG) North America.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Time: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Target Group: Researchers, policymakers, diplomats, and interested members of the public
Location: Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center, Washington, DC
Address: 555 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC
For more information and to register, please visit: How Sustainable is Artificial Intelligence? (dwih-newyork.org)

The profound impact of artificial intelligence on our society cannot be overstated. From communication and healthcare to transportation and entertainment, a significant portion of industries now rely on intelligent approaches to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and discover new market opportunities. However, the rapid advancement of AI technology also comes with challenges and concerns.

As AI becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives and critical systems, there is a pressing need for sustainable AI practices. These include the responsible and ethical development, deployment, and usage of AI that considers the long-term well-being of both society and the environment.

Additionally, sustainable AI calls for the preservation of privacy and data security, as well as addressing the potential job displacement caused by automation.

Agenda:

3:00 – 3:10pm   Arrival
3:10 – 3:25pm   Welcome Rounds and Introduction into Sustainable AI
3:30 – 4:30pm   Flash Talks on:
Expanding the Accessibility of Large Language Models
Learning from Small and Messy Data
Applying Trustworthy Models
4:30 – 5:00pm   Networking Coffee Break
5:00 – 6:00pm   Panel Discussion: “Large Language Models: Risks and Opportunities for Science and Society”
6:00 – 7:00pm   Networking Reception

Speakers:

Dr. Hanjie Chen, incoming Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Sciences, Rice University, currently Postdoctoral Fellow, Center for Language and Speech Processing, Johns Hopkins University

Dr. Anjalie Field, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering

Dr. Kenton Murray, Research Scientist, Human Language Technologies Center of Excellence, Johns Hopkins University

Dr. Axel-Cyrille Ngonga Ngomo, Professor, Department of Computer Science, Paderborn University

Dr. Ole Pütz, Scientific Manager of the SAIL network, Bielefeld University

Dr. Luana Ruiz, Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering

Dr. Wolfram Schenck, Professor, Faculty of Engineering and Mathematics, Hochschule Bielefeld – University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSBI)

Please register: How Sustainable is Artificial Intelligence? (dwih-newyork.org)

We look forward to your participation in this important discussion.