Bridging Sociotechnical Divides: Trustworthy AI for Community Well-Being and Fair Decision-Making

Authors

Souvick Ghosh, San Jose State UniversityFollow

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Description

The tremendous potential of AI to improve community well-being is hindered by the potential harm AI-based systems can cause. In this presentation, Dr. Ghosh will present his ongoing projects on automated decision-making and conversational chatbots. He will also discuss his upcoming work on trustworthy AI, and how they can improve the lives of marginalized communities by addressing biases and promoting equitable access to information. Dr. Ghosh is also heavily invested in AI education and outreach, which demystifies technology and empower communities with the tools to harness its potential responsibly. He will discuss some of his latest efforts in educating library and information (LIS) professionals about the latest AI developments and their ethical application in libraries.

About the Author

Dr. Souvick Ghosh, an assistant professor at the School of Information at San José State University, is an information and computer scientist whose research on human-centered AI aligns with the current shift in AI research towards more user-focused, ethical, and responsible systems. Dr. Ghosh is interested in the ethical application of AI and its conversational capabilities within complex sociotechnical systems. Particularly, his focus is to improve the lives of marginalized communities through the application of trustworthy AI. In recent years, he received several extramural and SJSU grants, and his goal is to create a Responsible Computing Center at SJSU, for AI research, education, and outreach. The efforts of Dr. Ghosh and his colleagues were mentioned in the White House fact sheet.

Date of Event

Fall 11-6-2024

Keywords

AI, Chatbots, Community engagement, Equitable access

Disciplines

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics | Civic and Community Engagement | Computer Sciences | Library and Information Science

Comments

1 streaming video file (59 min.) : digital, sound, color. Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.

Recommended Citation

Ghosh, Souvick, "Bridging Sociotechnical Divides: Trustworthy AI for Community Well-Being and Fair Decision-Making" (2024). University Scholar Series. 62.
https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/uss/62