AIDEC Digital has hosted
the first seminar on Artificial Intelligence (AI), in its ultra-modern
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centre of Excellence at AIDEC Plaza in Accra,
Ghana.
The seminar held on the
theme ‘Machine Learning and Practicing Ethical AI’ brought together tech
enthusiasts and industry professionals to discuss the opportunities presented
by trending technologies such as AI, Machine Learning (ML), Deep Learning (DL),
ChatGPT etc. It also offered them the opportunity to deliberate on the potential dangers
of these emerging technologies and how to deploy ethical AI tools to deal with
them within a legal and regulatory environment.
Speaking during the
training, the Chief Technology Officer and an AI ethicist at AIDEC, Emmanuel
Gbeve warned of the potential risks that come with the use of these
technologies and calls for caution in the implementation of these emerging
technologies.
After giving a brief
history of AI, ML, DL, and ChatGPT and how they have evolved over the years, Mr. Gbeve
also delved into the opportunities as well as the dangers, which, if unchecked
can lead to unintended consequences.
Touching on facial
recognition technology that can be used for surveillance to autonomous weapons
that can make their own decisions, the speaker painted a picture of the
possible risks and misuse and called for caution during implementation. The
seminar focused on ethical considerations and emphasized the need for
transparency, fairness, and accountability when designing and implementing AI
systems.
Participants explored the latest trends and innovations in machine
learning and discussed how these technologies are transforming businesses and
society. Participants made contributions, asked questions, and
there were lively discussions about the implications of AI and ML in various
fields, such as healthcare, education, and finance. The speaker provided
practical examples of how AI tools can be deployed ethically in different
contexts. The seminar was very
engaging, informative, and thought-provoking.
Other issues discussed include data privacy, algorithmic biases, application
of human rights to AI and the potential displacement in the jobs market for
people that would refuse to evolve and move along with the trending
technologies. Participants noted that it would be extremely essential to
approach the challenges with a critical and thoughtful perspective and work to
ensure that machine learning and AI are used responsibly and ethically within
established standards and regulations.
A key takeaway from the
seminar was the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration when it comes to
designing and implementing AI. The speaker emphasized the need for engineers,
social scientists, ethicists, and other stakeholders to work together to ensure
that AI is developed and used responsibly.
The seminar ended with participants
having a greater appreciation of the opportunities as well as the potential
dangers of AI and how to ensure that AI is developed and deployed ethically. Participants resolved to learn from each other
and help develop best practices for using machine learning and AI to create
value for their various businesses, organizations, institutions, and society.
AIDEC Digital's seminar sparked an important dialogue on the responsible use of AI, and participants
left feeling inspired to work towards creating a more responsible and ethical
AI landscape.
By:
AIDEC Academy